Thanks! What's strange is that mine is 7 seats and comes with a tow pack - everything points to additional towing capability diff rather than a standard diff!
Lesson learned...fortunately I'm exchanging but it's gonna cost me £100's in shipping costs!

So it sounds like there may actually be two parts for the same part number on the diff! Anyone any advice on the difference between one with and without the "increased towing capability" on the diff and mating output shafts? https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partgrp?id=FF42-EUR-10-2007-E70-BMW-X5_30d ...

I tried that link but he didn't have any available! I bought the following...nice guy, good feedback, delivered quickly, etc. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283000518876 OK...HELP!!! Just had a call from the garage and the splines on the output shafts are smaller than the mating hole in the diff! Is ...

OK all, just wanted to report back. I was hoping to get the diff remanufactured but it's completely destroyed and costs the same to fix as a new one. So I'm now in the position of finding a new/replacement. Local BMW dealer want £2500, can order a new one from Germany for £2100, or can get one from e ...

Thanks again for the quick reply! I've messaged kkx5 for advice but I know he's on holiday and probably already wishing he hadn't replied to my original text! In the meantime, Real OEM gives the following part number... 33107552524 ...which has been superseded by this one... 33107552523 So does that ...

Garage has just confirmed that it's the rear diff that's gone.
Any recommendations on where to get a used/refurbished one?

I messaged Chris who kindly replied even though he's on his holidays and says it's unlikely to be the transfer case as it would still drive the rear wheels...so it's either the rear diff or (OMG please no!) the gearbox. It's actually at my local garage now who will take a look on Monday. Thanks for ...

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I saw another thread and sent him a PM - he's in Blackburn I think so actually not too far from me.

Bridgestone Duelers all round. I read something about uneven tread being an issue which if true sounds totally nuts!

Morning all! I've been suffering from what feels like a hesitatation/misfire on my 2007 X5 3.0d for a few weeks but put it down to the DPF which I've had the Particle Filter warning come on for. However, yesterday that hesitation/misfire became a mechanical sound (like slipping gears/cogs) which ...

Thanks for that! Will send it in and see what they say...

**Edit** meant expensive/easy DIY job!
Out of interest, is replacing the glow plugs and/or glowplug relay an expensive job?

Cheers fellas! Interesting comment re glowplugs/glowplug relay as I've tried to do a regen by driving it in a manner that many have mentioned, but nothing has happened...hence looking to get it cleaned. I'll get it booked in to get it all checked out.

Evening all! Could you recommend a place to get the DPF cleaned on my 2007 E70 X5 - warning light coming on after driving for 5 to 10 mins. Ideally the full job of removal, clean, refit. I'm in Lymm, Cheshire, so anywhere around South Manchester/Warrington ideally but I'm happy to drive out to ...