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2007–2013 · xDrive30i / 3.0si, 4.8i / xDrive48i, xDrive35i, xDrive35d, xDrive50i, X5 M (N52, N62 V8, N55, M57, N63 V8, S63 V8)
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| xDrive30i / 3.0si | 2007–2010 | N52 |
| 4.8i / xDrive48i | 2007–2010 | N62 V8 |
| xDrive35i | 2011–2013 | N55 |
| xDrive35d | 2009–2013 | M57 diesel |
| xDrive50i | 2011–2013 | N63 V8 |
| X5 M | 2010–2013 | S63 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: E70. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Model-year changes
| Model year | What changed |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Launch: 3.0si (N52) and 4.8i (N62 V8). Automatic only; optional third row.16,9 |
| 2009–2010 | xDrive35d diesel added for 2009. New iDrive for 2010. X5 M (S63 V8) from September 2009.16 |
| 2011 (LCI) | Facelift shown at the April 2010 New York show. Revised bumpers and lights. New engines: xDrive35i (single-turbo N55) and xDrive50i (twin-turbo N63 V8), both with the ZF 8-speed. The 35d diesel continues.16,17,9 |
US model years unless noted. "LCI" (Life Cycle Impulse) is BMW's name for a mid-cycle facelift.
Known problems and when they show up
Mileages are what the cited shops, specialists and owner forums report. They are typical ranges, not predictions for any one car.
N52 engine
xDrive30i / 3.0si (2007–2010) · N52 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric water pump and thermostat | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Overheating and limp mode. Replace the thermostat at the same time.1,2,3 | N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| VANOS solenoids | about 70,000–130,000 miles | Rough cold idle, loss of power and codes 2A82/2A87.1,2 | VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
| Hydraulic lifter tick | usually 50,000 miles and up; 2008 and earlier | A tick on cold starts. It is annoying rather than harmful. BMW changed the lifters and head in December 2008, which fixed it.1 | No price yet |
| Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Oil smell and residue on top of the engine. A leaking oil filter housing can soak the belt.2,1 | No price yet |
N62 engine
4.8i / xDrive48i (2007–2010)
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve stem seals | often at high mileage; owner reports vary widely | Blue smoke after a cold start or long idle, high oil use. Check the CCV first because it can mimic seal failure.4 | No price yet |
| Alternator bracket gasket | age | An oil leak into the valley. The gasket is cheap but the labor is not.4 | No price yet |
| Coolant transfer pipe (valley) | age | Coolant from the rear weep hole. Fixes include the BimmerFix stent or the AGA collapsible pipe.4 | No price yet |
N55 engine
xDrive35i (2011–2013) · N55 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve cover and gasket leak | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Burning-oil smell and oil on the spark plug wells. The plastic cover can also crack, so it is often replaced together with the gasket.5,6,7 | N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Owners paid: indie shop $930–$1,625 · dealer $1,450–$2,076 |
| Oil filter housing gasket leak | about 50,000–130,000 miles | Oil drips onto the belt and tensioner. Fix it before the belt is damaged.5,6,7,8 | N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Owners paid: indie shop $648–$763 |
| Electric water pump and thermostat | usually before 100,000 miles; reported failures range from about 30,000 to over 120,000 | Fails suddenly, often with no warning, then overheats.5,6,7 | N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| Plastic charge pipe | can crack at any age, even at stock boost; about 40,000–90,000 miles (60,000–150,000 km) per EngineScope | Sudden loss of boost and a whoosh under load.5,7 | N55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement |
| Oil pan gasket | usually past 100,000 miles | Expensive labor because the subframe must be lowered.5 | N55 oil pan gasket Owners paid: indie shop $1,588–$1,900 |
| VANOS solenoids | around 120,000 miles | Rough idle and cam timing faults.5 | VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
M57 engine
xDrive35d (2009–2013)
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swirl flaps (early diesels) | Grosvenor recommends replacing aluminum flaps every 60,000 miles or 4 years | Autocar's specialists say the intake swirl flaps on early diesel X5s can break up, and a revised version still failed.9 | No price yet |
| Injectors, turbo actuator, DPF | high-mileage diesels | Poor starting and rough running can be injectors. Smoke can be a failing electronic turbo actuator. High-mileage diesels can suffer expensive DPF failure.9 | No price yet |
N63 engine
xDrive50i (2011–2013) · N63 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption and valve stem seals | usually a higher-mileage problem; mostly the original N63 | Blue smoke on start-up or overrun, high oil use, oil-fouled plugs. BMW published a dedicated procedure and tool for N63TU/S63TU valve seals (SI B11 01 17).10 | N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 Customer Care Package items | any mileage; 2009–2014 cars | BMW's Customer Care Package (SIB 11 06 14) checks and replaces, as needed: air mass sensors, piezo injectors, vacuum pump, low-pressure fuel sensor and line, turbo intake seals and crankcase vent hoses. It lists F01/F02/F04/F07 to 6/2012, F10 to 7/2013, F12/F13 to 7/2012, E70 to 6/2013, E71 to 6/2014 and E72. Ask a dealer whether the VIN has had it.11 | No price yet |
| Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain | commonly 70,000+ miles | The heat of the "hot vee" layout ages rubber and plastic parts. The N63TU (from mid-2012 to 2013, by model) revised the timing chain, VANOS, crankcase ventilation and cooling.12,11 | N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
S63 engine
X5 M (2010–2013) · S63 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption and valve stem seals | mileage varies | Signs are smoke on start-up or hard acceleration and deceleration, plus oil-fouled plugs. BMW's bulletin requires a full oil-consumption test before replacing valve seals when high oil use is the only complaint.13 | No price yet |
| Spark plugs and ignition coils (wear items) | stock: plugs about 40,000–50,000 miles, coils about 50,000–70,000; much sooner when tuned | Misfires on a turbo V8 are often plugs or coils. Ask when they were last done.14 | No price yet |
| Version matters | — | BMWTuning says the updated S63TU (F10 M5 onward) has better reliability than the original S63 (E70 X5 M / E71 X6 M).14 | No price yet |
| Rod bearings, coils and injectors | not tied to a mileage in our sources | Rod bearing wear is discussed on early S63s; misfires from coils and injectors and turbo coolant leaks also show up.15 | No price yet |
Known E70 issues beyond the engine
Specialists rate it a risky used buy. Autocar's specialists cite weak timing chains, rear air springs that perish while the pump keeps them looking inflated, and an unreliable panoramic roof. One warranty company rated it poor.9
Front propshaft recall (early cars). Autocar says to check that the front propshaft recall was done on early cars. Check the US list below by VIN.9
Six-speed automatic (pre-LCI). Torque converter, mechatronic and clutch pack problems are reported. The gearbox benefits from software updates.9
Suspension bushings and electronic parking brake. Bushings typically need replacing around 90,000 miles. The electronic parking brake can stick on. Run-flats are hard on the wheels.9
Front driveshaft recall (MY2011). Recall 16V-311 replaces the front driveshaft on certain 2011 X5 and X6 models built April–November 2010, because the universal joints may fail. Noise or vibration from the front driveshaft area is the warning sign. Check the VIN.18
Warranty extensions and service campaigns 20
Warranty extensions (19)
- SIB 01 20 16 Electrical system service information Electrical system service information on BMW E46/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2006–2014); BMW extended coverage for eligible cars. Warranty extension · May 2026
- SIB 65 02 22 Air bags warranty extension Air bags warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/F16 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
- SIB 01 13 21 Electric water pump class-action settlement Electric water pump class-action settlement on N54/N55 engines (2007–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · May 2021
- SIB 01 22 18 Battery class-action settlement Battery class-action settlement on N63 engines (2008–2018); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jul 2020
- SIB 01 29 18 Power window class-action settlement Power window class-action settlement on N63 engines (2008–2017); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Oct 2019
- SIB 01 07 19 Comfort Access class-action settlement Comfort Access class-action settlement on BMW E70 models (2007–2013); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jun 2019
- SIB 01 16 18 Airbag class-action settlement Airbag class-action settlement on BMW E46/E53/E70/E71 and other models (2006–2015); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jan 2019
- SIB 01 23 18 Oil consumption class-action settlement Oil consumption class-action settlement on N63 engines (2008–2017); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Oct 2018
- SIB 01 10 14 VANOS warranty extension VANOS warranty extension on BMW E60/E70/E82/E88 and other models (2009–2013); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Feb 2018
- NHTSA 10215024 Engine warranty extension Engine warranty extension on BMW E60/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2011–2013); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jun 2017
- SIB 01 05 11 Fuel tank leak check warranty extension Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on BMW E70/E53 models (2006–2013); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jul 2016
- SIB 01 02 16 Thermostat warranty extension Thermostat warranty extension on N20 engines (2011); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
- SIB 01 01 15 Fuel injectors warranty extension Fuel injectors warranty extension on N63 engines (2009–2011); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Dec 2015
- SIB 01 03 15 Fuel injectors warranty extension Fuel injectors warranty extension on S63 engines (2010–2012); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Dec 2015
- SIB 01 08 15 Engine warranty extension Engine warranty extension on N63 engines (2009–2011); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Dec 2015
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Service campaigns (1)
- SIB 11 06 14 Engine service campaign Engine service campaign on N63 engines (2008–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service campaign · Mar 2025
Filed by BMW with NHTSA. Extensions usually follow the car to later owners and can reimburse earlier repairs; a BMW dealer can confirm by VIN.
NHTSA safety recalls 29
- Recall 23V707: vanos bolt 1 SERIES, X3, X5, Z4, 2010–2012. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
- Recall 22V119: PCV valve heater 128I, X3 SAV, X5 SAV, Z4, 2006–2013. 0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5
- Recall 20V016: inflator module X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2007–2012. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Recall 20V017: inflator module 1 SERIES M, 128I, 135I, 325I, 328I, 330I, 335D, 335I, 335IS, M3, X1, X3, X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2006–2015. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Recall 19V017: inflator module X5, X6, 2007–2014. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
- Recall 18V336: engine X5, 2009–2013. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.
- Recall 18V248: engine 550I, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 650I, 750I, 750LI, 760LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, X6 M, 2008–2012. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Recall 18V030: inflator module X5, X6, 2007–2013. S.
- Recall 17V683: crankcase (PCV) 128I, 328I, 525I, 528I, 530I, X3, X5, Z4, 2007–2011. 0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.
- Recall 17V138: driveshaft X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2011–2014. BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles.
- Recall 17V020: inflator module X5, X6, 2007–2012. S.
- Recall 16V746: fuel pump 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 528I, 535I, 535I ACTIVEHYBRID, 550I, 640I, 650I, X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2007–2012. 0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDri
Showing the 12 newest of 29.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Test drive and inspection checklist
- Run the VIN for open recalls. Open safety recalls are free at any BMW dealer. Check on NHTSA's site or our recall page before you buy.19
- Scan for stored fault codes with a BMW-capable tool. A generic OBD reader misses most BMW modules. Specialist guides recommend a BMW-level scan (ISTA or similar) to catch faults that have been cleared from the dash but still stored.20,21
- Start it from cold. Ask the seller not to warm the car up first. Chain rattle, VANOS rattle, lifter tick and rough idle show most clearly in the first seconds after a cold start.20,22,23
- Ask a BMW dealer about warranty extensions and campaigns. Several BMW warranty extensions follow the car, not the owner, and some reimburse earlier repairs. A dealer can check the VIN. The list for this chassis is below.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a BMW specialist. A few hundred dollars for an independent BMW specialist is the usual advice, especially for M cars and high-mileage turbo engines.24,20
- Cold-start chain rattle (LCI engines). Listen in the first seconds after a cold start.9
- Rear air suspension. Check the ride height after the car has sat, and listen for the compressor running long.9
- Panoramic roof, fog lights and warning lights. Operate the roof fully, look for misting in the fog lights, and make sure no warning lights are on.9
- xDrive50i: N63 Customer Care Package. E70s built 3/2010–6/2013 are listed. Ask a dealer whether it was done.11
Engine items to listen and look for are in the known problems section.
Service-history red flags
- Oil changes only at the long computer interval. Several guides advise changing oil more often than the onboard service indicator (CBS) suggests, especially with lots of city driving.23,25
- Gaps in the records around known failure mileages. If the engine section below lists a job that usually comes due at the car's mileage, ask for the invoice. A missing record isn't proof it wasn't done, but it is a negotiating point.
- Tuned or "deleted" cars. Tunes, emissions deletes and removed parts complicate warranty claims and inspections and raise wear on turbo cars. Ask, and look for aftermarket intakes, downpipes and charge pipes.
- N52: ask for records of Electric water pump and thermostat; VANOS solenoids; Hydraulic lifter tick; Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks.
- N62: ask for records of Valve stem seals; Alternator bracket gasket; Coolant transfer pipe (valley).
- N55: ask for records of Valve cover and gasket leak; Oil filter housing gasket leak; Electric water pump and thermostat; Plastic charge pipe; Oil pan gasket; VANOS solenoids.
- M57: ask for records of Swirl flaps (early diesels); Injectors, turbo actuator, DPF.
- N63: ask for records of Oil consumption and valve stem seals; N63 Customer Care Package items; Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain.
- S63: ask for records of Oil consumption and valve stem seals; Spark plugs and ignition coils (wear items); Version matters; Rod bearings, coils and injectors.
Which E70 to look for
xDrive35i (2011–2013). MotorTrend found the N55 six "more balanced" than the 50i and called it the variant to get. Autocar advises a late, facelifted car with low mileage and a genuinely full history.17,9
These are the views of the cited reviewers and specialists, not a ranking of our own.
E70 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 260 hp (3.0si) to 400 hp (xDrive50i), with 0-60 mph as quick as 5.3 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full E70 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Factory paint and option codes
Paint colors BMW of North America listed for the E70 in the ordering and pricing guides we read:
| Code | Color | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Alpine White | 2009–2010, 2012 |
| 354 | Titanium Silver Metallic | 2009, 2012 |
| 475 | Black Sapphire Metallic | 2009–2010, 2012 |
| 668 | Jet Black | 2009, 2012 |
| A35 | Monaco Blue Metallic | 2009 |
| A43 | Deep Green Metallic | 2009 |
| A52 | Space Gray Metallic | 2009–2010, 2012 |
| A53 | Platinum Bronze Metallic | 2009, 2012 |
| A70 | Mineral Green Metallic | 2009 |
| A82 | Vermilion Red Metallic | 2009, 2012 |
| 416 | Carbon Black Metallic | 2010, 2012 |
| A29 | Silverstone Metallic | 2010 |
| A75 | Melbourne Red Metallic | 2010 |
| B05 | Monte Carlo Blue Metallic | 2010 |
| A68 | Platinum Gray Metallic | 2012 |
| A76 | Deep Sea Blue Metallic | 2012 |
| B06 | Sparkling Bronze metallic | 2012 |
103 option codes are listed for the E70 in the same guides. Search them.
Only model years covered by the guides we could obtain are shown.
Coding
The coding apps' own lists show 118 settings that owners can change on the E70 with a phone and an OBD adapter, in areas such as Doors/windows, Convenient opening/closing, Daytime running light, Welcome Lights, Window cleaning, Headlight cleaning. 109 come from BimmerCode's list and 9 more appear only in Carly's list.
Ownership costs
Routine maintenance: oil service prices by engine size, published BMW Value Service prices (brakes, spark plugs) from 16 US dealers, and the E70 maintenance schedule. Most E70 models: 6-cylinder $119.99 tier; V8 (N62, N63) $149.99; diesel and X5 M "Other".
Repairs we price that apply to the E70
| Repair and owner-reported prices |
|---|
| N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Owners paid: indie shop $648–$763 |
| N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Owners paid: indie shop $930–$1,625 · dealer $1,450–$2,076 |
| N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| N55 oil pan gasket Owners paid: indie shop $1,588–$1,900 |
| VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
| N55 ignition coils (all six) |
| N55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement |
| N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
| N63 valve cover gaskets (both banks) |
| ZF 8-speed automatic transmission fluid and pan/filter service |
"Owners paid" is the middle 50% of sourced owner prices across chassis with the same engine. Each job page reprices for your ZIP.
By model year
| Year | Models and engines | NHTSA recalls | Warranty extensions | Repairs we price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | xDrive30i / 3.0si N52 4.8i / xDrive48i N62 V8 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 | xDrive30i / 3.0si N52 4.8i / xDrive48i N62 V8 | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| 2009 | xDrive30i / 3.0si N52 4.8i / xDrive48i N62 V8 xDrive35d M57 diesel | 17 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010 | xDrive30i / 3.0si N52 4.8i / xDrive48i N62 V8 xDrive35d M57 diesel X5 M S63 V8 | 20 | 15 | 3 |
| 2011 | xDrive35i N55 xDrive35d M57 diesel xDrive50i N63 V8 X5 M S63 V8 | 21 | 18 | 11 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2012 | xDrive35i N55 xDrive35d M57 diesel xDrive50i N63 V8 X5 M S63 V8 | 17 | 14 | 11 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2013 | xDrive35i N55 xDrive35d M57 diesel xDrive50i N63 V8 X5 M S63 V8 | 8 | 13 | 11 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
Recalls and warranty extensions are counted when their published model-year range includes that year. Each one may cover only some cars, so check by VIN. Repairs counted are the ones whose engine was offered that year.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Second-generation X5 sold | almost 730,000 | BMW Group PressClub |
| X5 M, total built 3,955 European LHD, 890 RHD and 4,129 North American cars | 8,974 | BMW M Registry |
| X5 M, North American spec | 4,129 | BMW M Registry |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Sources
- BMWTuning: 7 most common N52 problems
- Euro Premium Parts: N52 engine guide
- AmpAuto: N52 problems
- BMWTuning: N62 common problems
- BMWTuning: N55 FAQ
- BMWTuning: 5 most common N55 problems
- EngineScope: N55 reliability
- r/F30: how long has your N55 lasted?
- Autocar: used car buying guide, BMW X5 (E70)
- BMW SI B11 01 17: N63TU/S63TU valve seal replacement, via NHTSA
- BMW SIB 11 06 14: N63 Customer Care Package, via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: N63 vs N63TU vs TU2 vs TU3
- BMW SIB: N63 and S63 engine valve seal replacement (2018), via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: S63 FAQ (maintenance, problems)
- BMW Tuning: S63 M5 and M6 engine problems
- Wikipedia: BMW X5 (E70)
- MotorTrend: 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i first test
- BMW recall 16V-311 (B26 02 16): replace front driveshaft, MY2011 X5/X6, via NHTSA
- NHTSA recall lookup by VIN
- The Stable: E92 M3 buyer's guide
- Euro Premium Parts: E60 M5 reliability guide
- carsales: buying a used F30 3 Series (2015–20)
- carsales: buying a used E90 3 Series
- Road & Track: E46 M3 buyer's guide
- Drive-My: E60 5 Series buying guide (six-cylinder petrol)
Retrieved 2026-10-18. Bulletins and recalls come from NHTSA filings; owner prices come from the public posts linked on each job page.