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by ckl139
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
by ckl139
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...
by ckl139
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 ...
by ckl139
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...
by ckl139
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...
by ckl139
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

Thank you !
by ckl139
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...
by ckl139
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 ...