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- Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:01 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Wipers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1963
Re: Wipers
I always use Bosch aerotwin....here you go
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-BMW-X5-F15-Bosch-Aerotwin-Retro-Fit-Front-Windscreen-Wiper-Blades/233126774662?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW&hash=item3647704786:g:F-MAAOSwpwBcRJ~B
I found some really good wipers with the shield on top from VIPA Car Parts, great ...
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:33 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Wipers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1963
Re: Wipers
Sounds good, I will give them a look over cheersX5Sport wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:04 pm I’ve got Valeo on mine. Bought from carparts4less (Eurocarparts alter ego)![]()

- Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Wipers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1963
Wipers
Hi, I need a new set of wipers all round. What type are a good replacement and where would you get them from? Advice much welcomed 

- Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:46 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Spec
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Re: Spec
May well be, anyway 3 weeks on and 1000 miles done and all good so far
computer says 7000 miles till next Service, from what I can tell the last service was September last year so about right I would think.

- Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:27 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Spec
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Re: Spec
BMW GB should have service history, if its been main dealer work.
My new to me car last year had everything documented at the dealership and recorded at BMW GB, but the service book only had a note of its PDI :| I was told as it's all electronically recorded, paper service books are becoming ...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:14 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Spec
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Re: Spec
Most vin-decoder sites work try this one.
https://www.mdecoder.com/
It worked a treat thanks. Thought I would do a service history check while on there, is it normal for these cars to have an average of 4 visits a year to the dealer? Seems a lot to me also sounds expensive :? unfortunately does ...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:31 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Spec
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Re: Spec
Thanks Alan, will give it a go.Alan Gunn wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:41 pm Most vin-decoder sites work try this one.
https://www.mdecoder.com/

- Mon Oct 28, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Spec
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Spec
Hi guys, is there anywhere I can check what spec my car came with when new? With the DS I just entered my vin and it listed it. Sorry if coming across a bit thick but I have googled everything I can think of but still can’t find the answer. Any advice much appreciated 

- Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:51 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: 48hrs to viewing!
Photos as promised
waiting for some side steps 


- Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:27 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: 48hrs to viewing!
Well enough of the suspense, did you buy it?
If so why not put a photo on
Yes we bought it :thumbsup: very very happy with it, will put some pictures on when it decides to stop raining :? drove it back the 500 miles!! Long story for another day. Now just need to decide on should I keep up it’s ...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:03 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: 48hrs to viewing!
I'd check with the current owner if he had the bmw extended warranty on it as its transferrable, even if only a few days to run if would allow you to renew, alternatively as it's got a full bmw service history you may be able to start one especially as it's just had a bmw health check BMW Insured ...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:32 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: 48hrs to viewing!
Yes they are big, but sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the comfort of the ride and the way they go round corners. For a two ton plus car the performance is very good as is the fuel economy.
Had various Land Rover products over the last 20 years and all have been good, and fairly reliable ...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:05 am
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: 48hrs to viewing!
Wow that’s a big imoji 

- Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:04 am
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: 48hrs to viewing!
Thanks Wafarer, I had loads of issues with the oil dilution, dpf and various software glitches! Hoping that this is the right move, need a big car that can be relied on when needed with the comfort of the DS. I will have a good check over of the X5 before taking the plunge, would like to think with ...
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:32 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: 48hrs to viewing!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
48hrs to viewing!
Hi all, my first post on a BMW site. I have come from LR Discovery Sport, less said about that the better. So I am going to see a 2015 plate (see signature below) on Thursday with a view to buying it, any advice or guidance on what to look out for would be much appreciated :thumbsup: it has a full ...