Running Boards for a X5 e70 M-Sport anyone fitted them please?

[Dibs]

I have a 58 plate X5 e70 M-Sport with the extra wider wheel arches etc..

Im looking to install running boards on the X5 because of younger kids & elderly mother.

But I'm getting conflicting advise on if its possible or not: -

I called BMW parts team and they said no Running boards / Side steps are available for your motor.

I have looked on Real OEM website and narrowed the car down (link below) and look what i find:- Running Boards: and it mentions "For vehicles with
M Sports package and M Exterior equipment"

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=03_1419

So my questions is has anyone fitted Running Boards on a M-Sport X5 and if so was there any issues (cutting the arch trim etc.)?

And can i buy mud flaps to stop the wheels kicking up dirt and wrecking the sides panels?

any suggestions advise please?

Thanks

[Digidick]

Can’t help with the running boards but you can get mudflaps especially for the Sport models, mine came fitted with them but took em off and sold them.