Hi guys, Just a quick update to close the thread. The vacuum pump had indeed failed and was in pieces when removed and inspected.. A replacement Pierburg unit. (exactly same as the one removed but without a BMW logo next to the Pierburg one), was installed for EUR350 all in (labour vat and some ...

Thanks a lot for the glimmer of hope O:-) Did you also lose your brakes? I've had a quick feel around the numerous pipes that are visible but couldn't see anything abvious. But I'm still hopeful. The car was really driving like a dream up till the moment the brakes failed. I've got a trusted ...

Hi Guys, Its a bad year for the X so far. After the front end shunt, causing the damper pulley to fail and needing to be replaced (800eur), I've been preparing to sell the car for something with less miles for the past few weeks (even though the car has 90k miles, and is like new inside and out ...

Thanks, thats more or less what BMW Munich told me today. They there was a quality defect and they had to return all the stock. Even though the part is made in the US, they didn't recommend me trying to source it from there as all stock would be destined for Munich to supply back orders first, so it ...

Hi Guys, I've just tried to order a new bumper for the X5 (putting a 4.8is bumper on this time). There was a drop in price recently of the 4.8is bumper and it seems they've now sold out and there are none available in UK, or all of Europe for that matter. Just wondered, is it possible that BMW will ...

No worries mate, buy the pate and change your name by deed poll

Actually it's X5 KCV but take a look here... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-X5-PRIVATE-CHERISHED-NUMBER-PLATE-X5-KEV-X5-KCV-/220812914701?pt=UK_Cherished_Numbers&hash=item336979b00d ...and you'll get the gist... On retention certificate for 11 months and ready to transfer to your car for free. Includes ...

Hi Guys, My '05 plate 3.0D Sport is starting to show signs of its age inside after 80k miles. Luckily outside is still mint :) I changed the steering wheel and armrest for brand new (M-Sport Wheels), but the seats look really shiney now, and the drivers side back lumber is quite worn. Obviously the ...

Hi all, Just found the site looking for x5drivers that I used every day for years. Hopefully all of the members are here now :) I'm trying to source a set of staggered (9.5/10.5) 20" Style 168 replicas (preferably not Chinese), and all the usual suppliers have stopped stocking them (elitedirect ...