Just to close this off. Was actually the battery.  Started having other odd things such as the radio being on mute at startup.  Replaced battery and now works fine.

Hi.  Posted today.  Have fun.

Happy to post if charge is covered.

Are you local ?

Hi. My X5 is going to pastures new. It’s the E70 version. I have the D can cable and software complete with instructions. It allows yo to check/clear error codes and code the car. It cost £42 new a few months ago but selling for £15 plus postage costs if not local. I’m based in Manchester near the Tr ...

Hi.  I noted you sold yours.  I have the same and also px my car soon.  I disconnect the old ccc display back in but it’s just blank.  Did you need to recode anything ?  Thanks

You can do this without lifting the car up.  I replaced both sides without even taking the wheels off.

I forgot to post on here.  I had the fault codes check at the local Indi.  Nothing on there at all.  The gear selector has since made a whiring noise when selecting drive or reverse at times so sounds like a gear selector issue.  Noticed a new thread on here a couple of days ago so added to that.

Hi All. I've fitted one of these screens and they do look fantastic and a massive upgrade from the stock screen fitted. Fairly easy to fit and just be careful with the plastics when removing them. Support from Avin has been good as had a number of newbie questions using it. I have the reversing ...

Hi. Welcome to the forum. I have exactly the same on mine, started around 6 months ago now. Occasionally I get a message on the idrive saying about P not being available that clears after a second as well. Firstly it is an electrical issue in the transmission selector so don't panic about it being a ...

Hi.  I have the same problem on mine.  Not sure if you got to the bottom of yours?  Having the faultcodes looked at in the next couple of weeks when in for MOT.