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by Bigrichw
Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 3
Views: 1405

Re: Loss of power

Its confirmed chain issue. Possible slip rather than snap.
It does have FULL BMW history up to the last one, which was performed by the dealer I purchased it off in Sept 2017.

I have decided to sell it as spares or repairs, as I cant afford not to have a car off the road whilst its being repaired.
by Bigrichw
Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 3
Views: 1405

Loss of power

Help please. Whilst driving at low speeds earlier the car suddenly lost power the DDE light came on and then came to a stop. When trying to start there is no sign of the engine turning. Breakdown assistance suggests no compression. It’s a 2.0d N47 2008 94k Miles. Could the chain have gone? Sent from...
by Bigrichw
Sun May 13, 2018 3:22 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono

Sold


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by Bigrichw
Fri May 04, 2018 7:24 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono

Priced revised now £10000 or nearest offer.



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by Bigrichw
Thu May 03, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono

I have now removed the Black Kidney grills, and replaced with OEM silver/chrome
by Bigrichw
Thu May 03, 2018 9:42 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono

https://1drv.ms/a/s!AjwbFaQnBbQ9g8Eacx2rlcbwwoNsKA

Over 30 more pictures



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by Bigrichw
Wed May 02, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono

Loads of more pics available on my OneDrive

CLick  - https://1drv.ms/a/s!AjwbFaQnBbQ9g8Eacx2rlcbwwoNsKA
by Bigrichw
Wed May 02, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

2008 4.8i SE Black/Black leather - £10500 ono

Stunning metallic black with black leather and silver trim sitting on 20" Y-Spoke alloys wrapped in Bridgestone rubber. Lovingly washed and waxed nearly every weekend by me. As you can see bodywork is excellent, interior is excellent no rips or tears. This car has been well cared for over the y...
by Bigrichw
Wed May 02, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 4.8 V8 economy
Replies: 11
Views: 2613

Re: 4.8 V8 economy

I get over 400 motorway miles to a tank in my 4.8.
23/24mpg


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by Bigrichw
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Spring cleaning....
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Spring cleaning....

So I've had this for about 4 months now. It's a great car, it's effortlessly powerful and the V8 is sublime. I gave her a good clean at the weekend, used Poorboys and Collinite, and Autoglym for the plastics. I am over the moon with the results. I've replaced the kidney grills with gloss black and I...
by Bigrichw
Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!
Replies: 11
Views: 3123

Re: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!

I was quoted £101 for one plus the cover from Cotswold! Can you just replace the jet piece without removing the entire unit?


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by Bigrichw
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:18 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!
Replies: 11
Views: 3123

Re: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=61_2149

I have the same issue. Need drivers side replacing. This link should help.

Does anyone know if this is a diy replacement?


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by Bigrichw
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Headlight washer
Replies: 9
Views: 2802

Headlight washer

Just noticed that the drivers side headlight washer is not quite right. It still works but when squirted a tube pops out and water just pours on the floor. Is this a simple diy fix? What parts do I need? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/dc828495c3010fed9a19726e94e3da24.jpg https://uploads.t...
by Bigrichw
Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Keys
Replies: 3
Views: 1014

Keys

My car only came with one key. I've looked into getting a spare but they are over £200! Looking through the bits and bobs draw and found a key from my old 1 series. It's the same style key, could it be reprogrammed to use with my X5?

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by Bigrichw
Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello from Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 1943

Re: Hello from Nottingham

[quote="Alan Gunn"]
Hi
Don't forget the tank is bigger on the x5  :xmassad:
[/quote]Yes, the M3 has a 62 litre tank the X5 is 85. 230 to 250 from 62 litres in the M3 same as this.

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