XSeries-forum

Hi
I will be picking up mine later next week and notice its got multi information display...does this mean it has heads display?
Also do all models have power tailgate ?

Don't know if anyone can tell me what options it has ?
Thanks
Steve

Hello and welcome. AFAIK heads up display was always an option so may not be fitted, all cars have an MFD on the screen.
To establish what the car was built with, you'll need to put the last seven digits of the chassis/vin number into an online vin decoder, Google is your friend, mdecoder.com is one example. You can also use realoem.com for information on parts, retrofit kits etc.

Thanks for that , yes don't think it has it but the display part is the TFT screen for the Speedos which is a option

The giveaway for the HUD is a large rectangular ‘hole’ in the top of the dash for the windscreen projector. It has been an expensive option on all but the very top spec cars across BMWs range even today.

Power tailgates became standard in around 2011/2 from memory, possible earlier depending upon model. I would expect a 40d to have one given it’s factory cost new.

As said above, use the VIN decider to get your factory ‘build sheet’ as that will confirm the options it left BMW’s Spartanburg factory with.

I’ve noticed that RealOEM, along with a number of BMW parts databases on line, is no longer current. It is currently showing Dec 2019 but used to be done every three months. Perhaps BMW have changed the way they issue their updates and these sites can’t get the ETK any longer. It used to be available to Dealers on DVD.

I managed to get the vin decoded but didn't see the HUD so won't know until Wed.
Vehicle Information

Type

Value

VIN

0K78069

Prod. Date

2014-09-16

Service History

!! CHECK HISTORY !!

Type

X5 xDrive40d

Series

F15 (X Series)

Body Type

-

Steering

Left Hand Drive

Engine

N57Z

Displacement

0

Power

0kw / 0hp

Drive

-

Transmission

Manual

Colour

mineral-weiss metallic

Upholstery

Leather "Dakota"/schwarz

Check mileage

http://www.auto-records.com




Editions And Packages

S337

M Sports Package

S710

M Leather Steering Wheel

S715

M Aerodynamics Package




Comfort And Interior Equipment

S420

Sun Protection Glazing

S423

Floor Mats Velours

S428

Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit

S441

Smoker Package

S459

Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory

S481

Sports Seat

S494

Seat Heating Driver/Passenger

S496

Seat Heating, Rear

S4B9

Interior Trim Strips,Alum.Finishgrinding




Multimedia

S609

Navigation System Professional

S654

DAB Tuner

S676

HiFi Speaker System

S698

Area-Code 2 For DVD

S6AC

Intelligent Emergency Call

S6AE

Teleservices

S6AK

Connected Drive Services

S6AM

Real-Time Traffic Information

S6WB

Multifunctional Instrument Display




Driver Assistance And Lightning

S502

Headlight Cleaning System

S508

Park Distance Control (PDC)

S522

Xenon Light

S534

Automatic Air Conditioning

S563

Light Package

S575

Additional 12V Sockets

S5A1

LED Fog Lights

S5AS

Driving Assistant

S5DA

Passenger Airbag Deactivation




Wheels And Drive

S230

Extra Package, EU-Speciifc

S248

Steering Wheel Heater

S258

Tyres With Runflat Properties

S2PA

Locking Wheel Bolt

S2PW

BMW LA Wheel, M Double Spoke 469

S2TB

Sport Automatic Gearbox

S2VB

Tyre Pressure Display

S2VF

Adaptive M Chassis




Environment And Safety

S302

Alarm System

S3AG

Reversing Camera

S3MC

Indiv.Roofrailing,Mirror-Fin.Shadow Line

S812

National Version England / Ireland

S853

Language Version, English

S877

Omission Of Non-Combined Operation

S880

On-Board Literature, English

S8KA

Oil Service Interval 24 Mths / 30,000 Km

S8S2

Coding, Alarm Signal

S8S3

Automatic Locking During Starting

S8SM

Car Ident. Number Visible From Outside

S8TF

Active Pedestrian Protection

S8TG

Thiefproofing Device

S8V1

Information Plate




Individual Equipment

S760

High Gloss Shadow Line

S775

Headlining Anthracite




Other Equipment

S1CA

Selection Of COP-Relevant Vehicles

S1CB

CO2 Equipment

S925

Dummy-SALAPA

S9AA

Outer Skin Protection

SA105

105 Ah AGM Battery

SLEDE

Leather Equipment

From that list if the car had HUD it would show it. The "CHECK HISTORY " i would heed too, perhaps the car hasnt been dealer serviced?

LHD too, where in the world are you located?

No the cars definitely Right hand drive and been serviced loads by main dealer .. haven't actually seen it until Wed but I am in England! I got screen print of the date/mileage of the history and the dealer name so I'm going to call them up tomorrow

Odd that the decoder says LHD? Checked the VIN number?

No not really as I only have the reg number and I got it by some website so maybe wrong but the rest of the details add up correct reg date etc... Have to wait I guess! .. strange

The HUD if fitted would be option S610A (I have had it in 3 BMWs and it’s always been that code). Assuming that you have the right details then it isn’t included. It would be worth asking the Seller for the full 17 character VIN to be certain.

Something you really also need to find out is what tyres are fitted. BMW xDrive cars are very sensitive to tyres (bad design IMHO) and need to be shod with the right rubber and have even tread depth all round. The F15 is less problematic but it still needs checking. It should have either ‘*’ or ‘MOE’ marked tyres with no more than 1.5mm difference between any one tyre and the others, or between axles. ‘*’ are BMW Homologated, ‘MOE’ are Mercedes Original Extended - which BMW now also use. Mixing brands, or going ‘cheap’ is not recommended.

Some decoders get the LHD/RHD wrong, but this one looks better as it says RL for steering. It’s also got the power (in kW not bhp)

No I haven't seen it as put a small holding deposit at a large dealer as it ticks the right boxes, the photos are pretty good but nothing of the top of the dashboard.
With regards to the tyres I have seen that indicator you talk about..cheers
With regard to the boot lid is it electronically open/close with the remote key or just spring open like my other BMW's

The power tailgate will open on the key or a button inside (plus a button in the boot lid) and should power fully open and fully close via electric screwjacks. On my X6 (so ought to be supported in the later F15) I can set the opening limit on the boot lid via the iDrive - stops it clouting low ceilings in car parks etc. I think it’s only the upper section though. BMW weren’t offering a remote close option (key fob or inside button) in case the lid hit someone on the way down, but changed their minds during production years. My Gran Tourer will auto close from the key or inside button - it just sounds an alarm and flashes the rear indicators as a warning.

Some models have a sensor below where you waggle a foot underneath and it opens but I didn’t think the F15 has that (because of the split tailgate) and it seems to have fallen out of favour in later models as it’s a bit temperamental and is no longer offered.

Just for interest, I was advised by my BMW dealer that tolerance for treads between any is 3 mm for the f15 between any one tyre and any other, I specifically asked as needed to replace one front tyre due to damage, thought I was going to end up buying two or all four tyres which would have been expensive as 21” wheels, but bmw dealer who changed tyre stated it was half the allowable tolerance at 1.5mm out of the 3mm allowed, so only one needed changing, it’s going in for service mot and end of warranty check later this week, so I’ll ask again and see if I can get it confirmed in writing for my piece of mind.

That's great ..thanks for all your help. So presumably the power lid is standard, the reason I asking about heads up on the advert it says the extras listed and the price it would have been and it's a bit strange when it talks about the HUD as it says random text then lists it so it's unclear if it has it but seems unlikely. I don't want to ask them prior to my visit as maybe I can use it to my advantage to get a discount of some sort. Thanks

Wayfarer wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:27 am Just for interest, I was advised by my BMW dealer that tolerance for treads between any is 3 mm for the f15 between any one tyre and any other, I specifically asked as needed to replace one front tyre due to damage, thought I was going to end up buying two or all four tyres which would have been expensive as 21” wheels, but bmw dealer who changed tyre stated it was half the allowable tolerance at 1.5mm out of the 3mm allowed, so only one needed changing, it’s going in for service mot and end of warranty check later this week, so I’ll ask again and see if I can get it confirmed in writing for my piece of mind.

Interesting. I think it kkx5 who said a couple of years back that after the E70 the tolerance to tread depth got better and the ‘G’ series seemed to have solved it. I’ll see if I can find anything definitive so we give people the right info….