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- Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: 2012 - E70 - Bonnet Alignment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1059
Re: 2012 - E70 - Bonnet Alignment
Sorry meant to say as you are looking straight ahead the bonnet is more on the RIGHT
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: 2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5265
2012 - E70 40d M Sport - Engine Noise / Vibration
Hi all, Went to view another today (35k Full BMW SH). This is going to be difficult to explain, so i'll take from the top. Looked around the car, proper body inspection all looked ok, bar some cosmetic issues. Then thought let me turn engine on... seemed to start fine, but i noticed aside from the u...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:36 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: 2012 - E70 Wheel Arch Query
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3310
Re: 2012 - E70 Wheel Arch Query
These cars are very heavy on tyres especially the fronts. Any play in any of the front suspension joints or incorrect tyre pressures can cause this. As can incorrect wheel alignment which is best taken to a specialist with the proper 4 wheel alignment rig to check. They should advise if any of the ...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:35 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: 2012 - E70 - Bonnet Alignment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1059
2012 - E70 - Bonnet Alignment
Hi all, So today I travelled to the Guildford area to view a 2012 X5 - M Sport (35k, FSH) Body work was ok but with a number of chips...however key thing of concern was that the bonnet looked slightly out off alignment. See attached picture which shows from looking at it head on it being slightly to...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:22 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: 2012 - E70 Wheel Arch Query
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3310
Re: 2012 - E70 Wheel Arch Query
Hi all thanks for your helpful replies. I think I'd agree with above comment around its prob been removed for other work and not put back properly. That said this particular car has sold, so it's gone. Interestingly another I've seen is good but its passenger side tyre seems to slight more outer edg...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:06 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: Intro and Hello
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2205
Re: Intro and Hello
Hi there
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- Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:07 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: 2012 - E70 Wheel Arch Query
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3310
2012 - E70 Wheel Arch Query
Hi all, New here (intro posted in relevant section) so apologies in advance if i'm not following any particular protocol. I've been sent pictures of all 4 wheels on a car i'm looking at, however one of the pictures raised a question in my mind as the bolt / nuts that hold the arch seal in place seem...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:00 pm
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: Intro and Hello
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2205
Intro and Hello
Hi, New to the forum, but have been browsing occasionally. Also used to frequent on Bimmerforums UK and BMWForums. Current drive an E46 2.2 M Sport petrol saloon as well as an Audi B7 convertible (2.0t) S Line. Have joined here is have ramped up my search for a BMW X5 - likely 2012 E70 is target so ...