This is part of a reply from BMW GB:

I understand that BMW America might have recalled this part, which they’re entitled to do – each market area can make decisions on any issues they feel affect their customers. But BMW worldwide hasn’t found a widespread issue with this part, and neither have ...

Initially my car went to a nearer garage, non BMW where I found out what was wrong.
I contacted the previous owner to ask if it had been looked at for this fault and he was not aware of anything being done at his main dealer.
I contacted the main dealer and found a mention about a replacement for ...

Good news.
BMW goodwill department have agreed to 100% towards cost of parts and labour.
Quite amazing.

It looks like the Goodwill Department are looking at it.
They are making all the right noises so far.
Will post any news.

I have just spoken to the dealership and they confirm that the U-joint failed.
They now want the service history which is a mixture of main parts replaced by them and simple MOT and oil service at a specialist.
It's the weekend now so nothing will happen until next week but it looks hopeful that the ...

Dear X5er2018,
Did you make any headway with your propshaft failure?

I ask as I am now in exactly the same boat as you. I have a 2010 X5 30d which has just clocked 100k miles last week, mostly motorway miles.
There was no indication that a failure was about to occur, no noises or clunks, everything ...