Watched quite a few x5 videos and most experts (secondhand dealers and mechanics) agree the e39 and e53 being the best design and engineering combination bmw produced. As an owner of both and having had e30s and 24s from the past these cars deliver in spades! I bought a petrol e53 to avoid the congestion charges and with current prices there's not much difference in running costs. Water in the boot has messed the radio and air suspension so that's and head's up for potential buyers. Thanks for your down to earth video.
I’ve got a 2006 left hand drive X5 “executive edition” with the 3.0L petrol. 91k miles on car. Overall, Solid car. Mine had a pioneer upgrade audio head unit with a custom JL audio amp and speaker setup. Not perfect condition but very good. Some issues with condensation on intake as it does not see highway much. Required a new engine at 75k after condensation froze over and detonated engine. Installed a catch can setup which helps, more so in winter months. Mine’s fully loaded with pano roof. My son drives it now but I’ll take it back when he goes to college.
I bought a lemans blue BMW X5 E53 3.0d 2 days ago. The car has covered 98,000 miles. The engine is brilliant and the condition of the car is amazing! My one is chip tuned and now it has 300 plus horse power. I would have to say that lemans blue X5 3.0d in general are rare and that overall there are fantastic cars. You really do feel up high and a level above others when your driving! Nice video by the way, keep up the good work!!!
@@salam7376 hi, I bought it for £6000 and it was chip tuned before I bought it. Don't listen to what people say, if you chip tune it and you look after it it will be fine. I still own the car and it's working perfectly the engine is amazing no problem what so ever. The tune costed £350 BTW. Thx.
I have the exact le man blue same spec...19800miles on the clock and its still going strong. A few issues with the windows and door handles but for no service in the last 6 years I think its done really well. Its every comfortable I agree. I have had a few bmw cars 3 series and 5 series and this is the best so far. The old 5 series comes close. Once ur in a 4x4 its hard to compare to the saloons.
i am just about to buy this car .. i just love it ... my father has this one as new in 2005 and he made 270000miles with no issue ... do you think 306D2 is good engine that can last?
Very nice spec version! 165K miles? I drove an e39 with the same dieselengine and sold it with 315k miles on the clock. Ran like a dream rain or shine when I sold it to make room for my current silver E53 with a sports package.
I have a 2001 X5 4.4 175,000.00 miles , like new condition. I still dust a lot of new cars off the line . I do all the work on the X5 myself. A used BMW is not for everyone. Either you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for any repair to the Stealer and Independent Shops or learn to maintain it yourself. I driven my X5 from Miami to LA and Vegas 5 times in the past ten years without any problems. The X5 on the video looks worst than it is
I have an 2010 E70 40d with the same spec bar the panoramic roof. Currently 112k on the clock. As you say, the engine is rock solid. However there's little electrical issues popping up now. For example in really hot weather the reverse camera is fuzzy, the Diversity aerial plays up the central locking and sat nav can freeze. Now we've hit winter my power boot sometimes doesn't open or shut all the way. 30% of the time the engine has to be on to remotely open and close the tailgate. A well maintained M57 should go to 200K miles without blinking. But car electrical issues will get in the way.
Well I've been studying about the e53 for past two weeks forums & loads of vids I'm definitely getting one and was going to get 3.0i but after watching this & deans video I'm going to get the diesel
@@rob-ui9xt got one Monday 06 96k on it full service history sport edicion in le, man's blue it ticks so many boxes when it come to a car that is totally multi purpose plus it looks so good next to the e39
I wish more than anything that we got the diesel in the US..unfortunately the 3.0 M54 is the best engine that comes in the US cars. I have one in my Z4 and it's been nothing but reliable, so I'm hoping the same thing comes out of my next purchase, which will be an E53...
Just to let you know, the BMW X5 E53 3.0d from early 2004 to late 2006 has 218BHP and from 2000 to 2003, the 3.0d had 184BHP. Just saying because you said that it has 230BHP. The 3.0 petrol had 230BHP.
Wash watching this and thought no way… I recognise that recreational ground 😵 I only live five minutes away, looking at an E53 myself but worried about reliability!
Turn on bluetooth on your cell. On the car, open the "discover phone' or similar option, and they'll 'find' each other. Pretty convenient hands free calling.
I’m no expert but 165,000 miles in 15 years means it’s been absolutely hammered! Surprised it’s not falling apart. I only did 60,000 miles in 10 years with my car.
I have owned a 2006 BMW X5 e53 for 8 years now at 150k miles and I can tell you that it is something special. You realise how good these are when compared to newer family style suvs. This is a proper 4x4 which is excellent on the road and doesn’t feel like a tractor. I have only needed to change wear and tear parts. I’m consistently getting 29-30mpg - for a vehicle with 3 litre engine weighing over 2 tonnes is impressive. If looked after I’m sure mine will do another 150k. As said, there is a lot of potential in this M57 engine. Mine has a TDI tuning chip which on the highest setting gives 275hp and 500nm of torque! I’ve recently bought a 2017 Range rover sport but I’ve kept the X5 for running errands as it is honestly that good.
I've got one. I bought mine with 159000 miles on. Hope the person who shot this video will message me. I can help with issues that I know all about. Make sure you get gear box service every 60000 miles. Along with transfer box at the same time. Make sure you don't but the wrong size there's..it happened to me. But problem sorted
how much did u pay for it ? I bought a 172k for 2 grand .. some service history but drives solid .. only thing i wasn't happy about was the mpg .. it shows on 18.2mpg on the display :(
@Mr Blobby! 100subs for being a Twat wt do u think could be wrong ? the guy I bought from said .. its because he didn't use the car much .. he said if I reset it , I should get avg 30mpg
@Mr Blobby! 100subs for being a Twat wow .. good on you mate. I just read a few forums and seen few ppl complaining about low mpg on e53's , if I get atleast 30mpg I be happy
South West Automotive yes I still have mine the steering column then the transmission broke then the shocks all at once I had to pay $5,000 dollars it’s like €6,000 euros
South West Automotive yes I still have mine the steering column then the transmission broke then the shocks all at once I had to pay $5,000 dollars it’s like €6,000 euros 💶
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Watched quite a few x5 videos and most experts (secondhand dealers and mechanics) agree the e39 and e53 being the best design and engineering combination bmw produced. As an owner of both and having had e30s and 24s from the past these cars deliver in spades! I bought a petrol e53 to avoid the congestion charges and with current prices there's not much difference in running costs. Water in the boot has messed the radio and air suspension so that's and head's up for potential buyers. Thanks for your down to earth video.
Just bought mine today and love it 🥰 2002
Love the blue exterior and tan interior contrast, a great SUV!
just bought a lemans x5 same as this one , i have to say its a the best suv i have ever driven , i really love it money well spent.
I’ve got a 2006 left hand drive X5 “executive edition” with the 3.0L petrol. 91k miles on car. Overall, Solid car. Mine had a pioneer upgrade audio head unit with a custom JL audio amp and speaker setup. Not perfect condition but very good. Some issues with condensation on intake as it does not see highway much. Required a new engine at 75k after condensation froze over and detonated engine. Installed a catch can setup which helps, more so in winter months. Mine’s fully loaded with pano roof. My son drives it now but I’ll take it back when he goes to college.
Nice video got yourself a new subscriber👊
I bought a lemans blue BMW X5 E53 3.0d 2 days ago. The car has covered 98,000 miles. The engine is brilliant and the condition of the car is amazing! My one is chip tuned and now it has 300 plus horse power. I would have to say that lemans blue X5 3.0d in general are rare and that overall there are fantastic cars. You really do feel up high and a level above others when your driving! Nice video by the way, keep up the good work!!!
hi How much did you pay for it pls? Also sm ppl say tuning the m57n engine is not a good idea...any thoughts ? But 300bhp is brilliant for a 3.0d x5
@@salam7376 hi, I bought it for £6000 and it was chip tuned before I bought it. Don't listen to what people say, if you chip tune it and you look after it it will be fine. I still own the car and it's working perfectly the engine is amazing no problem what so ever. The tune costed £350 BTW. Thx.
I'm currently watching same car in same colour it's a bit to much about £500 more the it should be but yeah that colour looks so good
I have the exact le man blue same spec...19800miles on the clock and its still going strong. A few issues with the windows and door handles but for no service in the last 6 years I think its done really well. Its every comfortable I agree. I have had a few bmw cars 3 series and 5 series and this is the best so far. The old 5 series comes close. Once ur in a 4x4 its hard to compare to the saloons.
Love the video Shaun 👍
The best looking rims for the E53, I rather have those than any aftermarket wheel for the e53.
i am just about to buy this car .. i just love it ... my father has this one as new in 2005 and he made 270000miles with no issue ... do you think 306D2 is good engine that can last?
Brill video pal mines a 2004 197000 on the clock still drives like new brilliant cars
Very nice spec version! 165K miles? I drove an e39 with the same dieselengine and sold it with 315k miles on the clock. Ran like a dream rain or shine when I sold it to make room for my current silver E53 with a sports package.
Great video, makes me want to jump in my car and get back on the road again :)
Hello my friend, I have a problem with poor torque and fuel consumption?
Skipped through... Is diesel exempt from all the BMW maintenance bullshit?
You need to get a video of that lovely coupe 20vt
Excellent video
I have a 2001 X5 4.4 175,000.00 miles , like new condition. I still dust a lot of new cars off the line . I do all the work on the X5 myself. A used BMW is not for everyone. Either you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for any repair to the Stealer and Independent Shops or learn to maintain it yourself. I driven my X5 from Miami to LA and Vegas 5 times in the past ten years without any problems. The X5 on the video looks worst than it is
Is the diesel only in Europe?
Love em.
I have an 2010 E70 40d with the same spec bar the panoramic roof. Currently 112k on the clock. As you say, the engine is rock solid. However there's little electrical issues popping up now.
For example in really hot weather the reverse camera is fuzzy, the Diversity aerial plays up the central locking and sat nav can freeze.
Now we've hit winter my power boot sometimes doesn't open or shut all the way. 30% of the time the engine has to be on to remotely open and close the tailgate.
A well maintained M57 should go to 200K miles without blinking. But car electrical issues will get in the way.
Yours is the not so great N57S like mine . M57 is more reliable was in the preLCi engines.
I had one of these but mine was manual, propa tank on the road
Well I've been studying about the e53 for past two weeks forums & loads of vids I'm definitely getting one and was going to get 3.0i but after watching this & deans video I'm going to get the diesel
That’s great news! I’m still to this day a big fan of these cars
Love mine get one
@@rob-ui9xt got one Monday 06 96k on it full service history sport edicion in le, man's blue it ticks so many boxes when it come to a car that is totally multi purpose plus it looks so good next to the e39
@@bluerineimb1148 love mine love pressing webasto remote from indoors and going out to a hot defrosted toasty car
Got 250K mls on my clock :-) these engines go to infinity and beyond ;-)
I wish more than anything that we got the diesel in the US..unfortunately the 3.0 M54 is the best engine that comes in the US cars. I have one in my Z4 and it's been nothing but reliable, so I'm hoping the same thing comes out of my next purchase, which will be an E53...
Man that’s a pretty car !
can be a good car if you know how to fix it and where to get the parts i replaced just about every thing on mine
You must be so unlike
Just to let you know, the BMW X5 E53 3.0d from early 2004 to late 2006 has 218BHP and from 2000 to 2003, the 3.0d had 184BHP. Just saying because you said that it has 230BHP. The 3.0 petrol had 230BHP.
231HP like all the BMW inline 6 3 liters
230 bhp
Wash watching this and thought no way… I recognise that recreational ground 😵 I only live five minutes away, looking at an E53 myself but worried about reliability!
165000 miles I thought you said it was high mileage that’s nothing
Love these older X5’s much nicer than the new in my opinion
I have a 2012 x3 nicer 137xxx miles no major problems
i agree e53 version is the nicest.
Dose it have a scratch on the rear at all cuz it look like my grandads car which he sold
I think it’s on the left
didnt see the price sir
Hi brother I want advice I make deposit for BMW X5 3.0 d 2005 is very clean but the mileage is 213k his price is £2300 it’s ok or not
South West Automotive can you explain to me what is mean SE
165k is about 11,000 miles per year. 3 litre straight six should do 250 to 300k easily. Nice one.
My 330d same engine has done 264,000
How do you pair the phones
Turn on bluetooth on your cell. On the car, open the "discover phone' or similar option, and they'll 'find' each other. Pretty convenient hands free calling.
Did this model come with the air suspension? If so, did you have any issues with it?
They don't have air suspension
Yes they do, but apparently you can change the springs if you get problems ,don't know if it's needed or cost effective though.
Dude 165000 is a hight milage for Bmw then my Tacoma is a God with 795000 miles
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That Volvo 😍
165k is nothing for these I had a 280k example that drove fine
Just got the same truck with same mileage lol wheel bearings break switch and sparkplugs is all I had to change and got vehicle for 1k 😅
My has 277 k miles and still runs I may replace the engine
I’m no expert but 165,000 miles in 15 years means it’s been absolutely hammered! Surprised it’s not falling apart. I only did 60,000 miles in 10 years with my car.
South West Automotive Hmm... Fair enough. I wonder what the fuel consumption is like? Something the big and heavy is bound to guzzle fuel!
South West Automotive Good! But I prefer a car that does 60mpg or more!
I have owned a 2006 BMW X5 e53 for 8 years now at 150k miles and I can tell you that it is something special. You realise how good these are when compared to newer family style suvs. This is a proper 4x4 which is excellent on the road and doesn’t feel like a tractor. I have only needed to change wear and tear parts. I’m consistently getting 29-30mpg - for a vehicle with 3 litre engine weighing over 2 tonnes is impressive. If looked after I’m sure mine will do another 150k. As said, there is a lot of potential in this M57 engine. Mine has a TDI tuning chip which on the highest setting gives 275hp and 500nm of torque! I’ve recently bought a 2017 Range rover sport but I’ve kept the X5 for running errands as it is honestly that good.
My sister in law had her from new very good car. You whent by my house
I've got one. I bought mine with 159000 miles on. Hope the person who shot this video will message me. I can help with issues that I know all about.
Make sure you get gear box service every 60000 miles. Along with transfer box at the same time.
Make sure you don't but the wrong size there's..it happened to me. But problem sorted
how much did u pay for it ? I bought a 172k for 2 grand .. some service history but drives solid .. only thing i wasn't happy about was the mpg .. it shows on 18.2mpg on the display :(
@Mr Blobby! 100subs for being a Twat wt do u think could be wrong ? the guy I bought from said .. its because he didn't use the car much .. he said if I reset it , I should get avg 30mpg
@Mr Blobby! 100subs for being a Twat 3.0d 6 cyclinder
@Mr Blobby! 100subs for being a Twat wow .. good on you mate. I just read a few forums and seen few ppl complaining about low mpg on e53's , if I get atleast 30mpg I be happy
Ahh your In parkstone
I call it CAPE BUFFALO mine 320,000mls
It’s like a 2003 Range Rover hSe
Worth a grand all day long
Diesel is the best
Haha good luck with that sunroof.
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Let me guess, you think a Lexus sunroof will work forever without any maintenance right? 🤡
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Everything has the opportunity to be broken. BMW sunroofs just have a knack for it.
My 330d has 264k on it
Yeah, driving at those excessive speeds in 20 and 30mph zones, no wonder BMW drivers have such a bad rep!
Even a fiat diesel will reach 300k. I had a 1999 daewoo with 160k on it when it was written off.
@@gameofcars_ yeah totaly agree. I do think that any car that reaches 160k deserves a least a sticker.
South West Automotive absolutely.. it also comes down to service aswell
It will my 1.3 fiat diesel if serviced will do that ive no.doubt.
165k nothing 4 a bmw diesel 1.9tdi will do 3 times that and some.
A nissan micra from the 90's can do 165,000 miles
yeah! not very exciting to drive thou.
Not has good as the PD
Very true no cambelt on 6 cylinder bmw one good thing in their favor. But vag motor is bombproof but only if correct oil used for pump duse.
Trash car
grow up
It’s like a 2003 Range Rover hSe
South West Automotive yes I still have mine the steering column then the transmission broke then the shocks all at once I had to pay $5,000 dollars it’s like €6,000 euros
South West Automotive yes I still have mine the steering column then the transmission broke then the shocks all at once I had to pay $5,000 dollars it’s like €6,000 euros 💶