[quote="CondorX5"]
You absolutely need to keep with the star marked tyres on an E70 - pricey I know! Although the transfer box issues are usually noted as being with the later E70s, these cars are very prone to problems if the tyre wear is very uneven or worn and much better on say the back - change ...

[quote="X5Sport"]
Carly App can recode the battery type.
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Thanks.
Looking at Carly app, to get the register battery function it seems you have to buy the pro version (£40) and then buy their battery register add-on. I think I'll either take it to a local indy to check if the correct battery ...

Thanks for the info folks. Its given me a few things to check over and get done.
The only receipt with the car is for a replacement battery done a few months ago (bosch 019, s4013, 95Ah) . I understand it should be registered and coded but have no idea whether this was done or not. Don't suppose ...

Thanks for the replies.
Yes, is a bit late now. Unfortunately I didn't even get the opportunity for procrastination, I didnt even know we were looking to replace her car!
I'll have a look at the e53 sticky, thanks. Already read the x70 purchase story, wasn't a lot of help for what I'm interested in ...

I'm not being lazy but I can't find a thread for advice in what to look out for when checking over an E70 to buy. Would someone mind posting a link for me.
Long story but I got home from work the other day to find my wife had exchanged her car for a 2007 X5! Private deal, no checks or inspections ...