Any sign that it’s had a remap? That can be hard to find, but might be a reason for no check engine light. If done properly, that wouldn’t happen. It’s running fine from what you’ve reported which is key. :thumbsup: I can’t remember whether the E53 has the same as later models where if the car is co...

One of the challenges of the BMW TIS is it tends to give an answer, but it may not be for the specific model or market. Some markets have different emissions limits or the text may refer to the petrol models even though the parameters used are for diesel power. In any event, the MOT Centre should no...

I agree, sounds as if something is leaking. A dye trace is probably the only sensible way to find it. Do you run it all year around? One of the issues with modern refrigerants is they must have lubricant added during regassing and it’s key to keeping the seals healthy. Advice I’ve had ever since my ...

The manual will confirm for the light, but whatever test kit they plugged in is looking at the wrong car. That definitely isn’t right. Possibly your best way to challenge it will be to go to a BMW Dealership and get them to run diagnostics. Warn the MOT Centre that they will pay the bill if the fail...

Definitely no DPF until the later E70 version. Yes you can retrofit one. An MOT Centre should know the E53 doesn’t have (or require) one. ‘Check Engine’ lamp seems to exist, and is triggered by emissions. Have a look in your Owners Manual. It is mentioned in the BMW Technical Instruction System. I c...

Any preference as to which of the multitude still around you want to own?

This blade isn’t cheap, but it works well. Not had any scratches using it on my cars…

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I use the same setup. Karcher plus Autoglym Polar family on the X6. As I’ve got Lifeshine with the latest ceramic tech on the i4, I use Autoglym Rapid Ceramic to re-cover that after the cleaning (2-bucket method). Our water is very hard with a TDS >500 so I still use a resin filled tank (bought thro...

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Are you an ‘X’ owner, or just looking for info?

Impressive amount of work done

That would have cost a fair bit at a main dealer methinks!

From the good book…… Remove front right wheel (I only have something that says it’s in the right wing)….and for some reason the repeater indicator as well. I assume that would foul the bottle maybe? Indicator removal: - special tool is a pair of credit card sized plastic trim tools. IMG_3018.jpeg Wh...

I’m going to hazard a guess that it’s part of the glovebox and possibly one of the ‘locks’ that limit movement of the lid when opened? Almost certainly not available as a standalone component.

Has it got a part number on it?