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Hi all just got my first bmw a 4.6is x5 it's better than i thought it would be ,all black too!

Hello and Welcome......

Now in case you haven't heard, we this person called Sanj who's a bit keen on mucky pictures of clean X5s.  So he'll be along shortly with one of these....



Richard.. )

Welcome. A tidy Black & Black 4.6is always looks simply stunning..........congratulations - look forward to pics as & when so motivated.

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Now in case you haven't heard, we this person called Sanj who's a bit keen on mucky pictures of clean X5s.  So he'll be along shortly with one of these....



Richard.. )
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Welcome to the forum Lee!

Welcome to the forum let the mods begin !

Hello & welcome, enjoy your new beast! 

Welcome aboard and congrats.

Look forward to the pics.

I will put some photo's on at the weekend ,the k+n is on order ,looking to get the wheels done gunmetal and the kids have had the locking wheel nut key and lost it ! so need to get that sorted  now bugger.

Welcome and nice choice of car.  :drive:

I am sure you can get tools to remove locking wheel nuts so it shouldnt be a prob even you local garage may be able to help

If the wheel nut key is the OEM one then your local BMW Dealer will have a master set and they can get a replacement for you.  About £25 each I think.  There is a code stamped/cast into it so make a note of the number in case you......mislay.......another one.

I called the local dealer and they said the same , will call in as soon as the gearbox has been rebuilt as it blew up on the mrs on wednesday morning the first 3 weeks of x5 ownership have proved to be quite costly!

Oh shoot!!  Any warranty cover?  I wonder if the previous owner knew or suspected and dumped it quick.  Really sorry to read this.  It's getting to be a more frequent occurrence reported on here as these cars age.

I'm beginning to think that the Buyers Guide on here should say - get a BMW fault code read done before you ever buy one of these X5s.  It's becoming as necessary as an HPI check!

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I called the local dealer and they said the same , will call in as soon as the gearbox has been rebuilt as it blew up on the mrs on wednesday morning the first 3 weeks of x5 ownership have proved to be quite costly!
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What an absolute bummer, a can of worms is about to be opened, I can just sense it coming.  >:D

No warning  just went bang!

  Can you tell us a bit about the car, what sort of mileage, service history etc.
Please tell us you're not getting it done via the dealers, unless you've got a warranty of course.