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by x6edge
Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: First MOT
Replies: 26
Views: 4995

Re: First MOT

every MOT my x5 or x6 has had I have been given an emissions printout with the certificate
by x6edge
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Phone cradle
Replies: 3
Views: 2004

Re: Phone cradle

I leave my iphone 4 'plugged in' all the time and it seems to be ok. I believe that it only charges when the igntion is on
by x6edge
Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Blue tooth
Replies: 13
Views: 2884

Re: Blue tooth

Had an iphone 4 that paired instantly. Cannot get my LG G3 to stay paired at all
by x6edge
Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: X6 Purchase
Replies: 9
Views: 4140

Re: X6 Purchase

I've a 11 plate 3.0d X6 with 44,000 mls and other than the previous described vibration at full lock at low speed (front Diff) so far no problems.
by x6edge
Fri Sep 30, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'
Replies: 35
Views: 9400

Re: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'

Hi changed both rears on my X6 (11 plate with 45000 mls) last year due wear. Approx 3 months later front TX box broke. BMW dealer suggested was due to differences in wear between front and rear tyres. Fitted new front TX box (extended warranty)and tyres so fingers crossed it won't happen again.
by x6edge
Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Email in car
Replies: 5
Views: 9350

Email in car

Hi, have tried many times without success to try and enable the email system  so that I can see email on the car system. Specifically GMail. I have a 2011 X6 with professional entertainment fitted. Anyone managed to get their system to download emails and any setting suggestions welcome.
by x6edge
Tue May 17, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: anyone got any ideas what the heck is going on
Replies: 10
Views: 2987

Re: anyone got any ideas what the heck is going on

Had very same problem on 2003 3.0 sport. Wobble started at 90,000 miles and after three sets of front discs, new pads and one skim the problem still kept coming back. Sold it in the end as I lost faith but the issue cannot be down to the discs themselves IMHO
by x6edge
Tue May 17, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 full lock wheel judder
Replies: 16
Views: 6952

Re: E70 full lock wheel judder

Same here, front transfer box replaced at BMW for £2700 inc labour. Fortunately I had extended warranty cover :)
by x6edge
Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Buying a AUC X5 62 plate- need advice
Replies: 34
Views: 8391

Re: Buying a AUC X5 62 plate- need advice

Ask to see the completed BMW AUC checklist as proof that it has actually been done.
by x6edge
Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:12 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 7
Views: 1778

Re: Hello all

Hi, I had a 03 X5 3.0D sport with 130,000 miles and no issues with the Gearbox at all. However the brakes were another story.....
by x6edge
Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Can a transfer box be rebuilt?
Replies: 11
Views: 3173

Re: Can a transfer box be rebuilt?

Hi, Just had a new transfer box fitted to my X6, total cost £2700, of that £2400 for the box and £300 labour. Done at BMW garage.  Car was under BMW extended warranty so only had to pay £250 excess
by x6edge
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Black wheels regrets?
Replies: 5
Views: 3155

Re: Black wheels regrets?

Here is a pic of mine, no regrets I think it looks great with black rims and no issues with keeping them clean either
by x6edge
Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: steering wheel wobble under braking 2004 E53 3.0D Auto
Replies: 14
Views: 4114

Re: steering wheel wobble under braking 2004 E53 3.0D Auto

Hi, Had the same problem on my old 03 3.0d sport. changed the front brake discs three times and skimmed once. Each time the problem would disappear only to return about 2000 miles later. Never got to the source of the problem and eventually got so frustrated with the issue that I sold the car. used ...
by x6edge
Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Problems (E71 1st-gen 2008-2014)
Topic: Front vibration of full steering lock
Replies: 6
Views: 3583

Front vibration of full steering lock

Hi, in the past month a slight vibration throught the steering has developed at low speed on full steering lock. On a visit to the garage to check this out the technician thought it may be the front transfer gearbox needs replacement, but also that the front tyres were worn (rears changed about 1000...