Thanks for the responses guys, I've had a proper look and I'm 100% sure it's not there.

I've ordered a genuine set of locking wheel nuts with key but they are slightly too big (1-2mm), it's the same pattern though. My worry is that the ones I have are not standard, what do you think?

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Hi guys,

Do you know where can I find the locking wheel nut in my x5 (e53, 2004)? I think I checked everywhere...

Thanks!

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It's only me !

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Can you explain the Harry Enfield in your reply, please? lol

I dropped my car to the dealer and they said they'll run proper diagnostics and get back to me. It's going to be fine...

Thanks guys!

One clarification, I meant windscreen washer jets. They seem to work fine now though...

I had to pick up my brother from the airport last night (30 minutes after the "Engine Failsafe" incident) so I drove it for about 180 miles and had no problem at all.

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P.S. Don't be ...

I should have clarified, by "dealer" I meant a trader, not a BMW main dealer.

The problem was gone for a day and it came back again just now. I drove to the petrol station and then back home and on the way back my car suddenly slowed down and "Engine Failsafe Program" showed up again. I switched ...

I took it back to the dealer and they said it happened couple of times before because their cars are not being driven very frequently.

They checked the error codes, I saw some errors related to battery, misfire and something about vvt. They did a reset and the engine light is gone now but they ...

Thanks for the response guys.

I really like the car and I hope it's a minor issue which can be easily fixed.

I'll keep you updated.

Hi guys,

I bought X5 4.4 Sport from a dealer on Sunday - 54 reg, 81k miles with good service history and AA 5 star warranty. I've done just over 100 miles with no problems at all, amazing car.

Today, roughly 24 hours after my last drive, I started it and I got Engine Failsafe Program along with ...