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- Thu Jul 24, 2025 7:24 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: F85 - engine cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1407
F85 - engine cover
I think I will need to get it investigated rather than fill up as the car is too new to naturally have lost it. Thanks for the pointers, don’t think it looks like a diy possible check
- Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:13 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: F85 - engine cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1407
F85 - engine cover
Found the way - I lifted the whole thing up so I had it in my hands. Then I could see there were 7 rubber thingies at various locations, and receptors on the engine block itself. Having seen where they were, I could apply the pressure when putting it back at just those points and now it sits fine ...
- Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:35 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: F85 - engine cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1407
F85 - engine cover
Thanks Richard, I had a good feel and look around it but did not see any pins sticking out, nor any rubber grommets where they would fit in unless they are much further in the middle where I cannot see it
- Sun Jul 20, 2025 7:36 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: F85 - engine cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1407
F85 - engine cover
Just noticed that after the service the engine cover is very wobbly of the X5M. It is the rear cover, can’t see anything on the web about how these are fixed, I assume some rubber grommet somewhere and a few screws. Does anyone know?
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:23 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
- Topic: Battery question X5M
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14592
Battery question X5M
Did a bit of research in getting a new one, but then I started reading that there are two batteries in the X5M of that era (2018). Is that right?
I was thinking of getting a Bosch s5 13 (type 19). Anyone has any opinions on those as a replacement?
I was thinking of getting a Bosch s5 13 (type 19). Anyone has any opinions on those as a replacement?
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:34 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: This is different (dealer)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16216
This is different (dealer)
Do they all just lie? The service of the ID last week included the testing of the charge cable, all good.
Except there was no charge cable in the car as that was at home ...
Except there was no charge cable in the car as that was at home ...
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:24 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: This is different (dealer)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16216
This is different (dealer)
Oh, it got worse. They are now paying for damage to a wheel as well
Video at there dealership of all wheels is never a waste of time as they could not argue it, even though of course it is the first defence that it was already there.

Video at there dealership of all wheels is never a waste of time as they could not argue it, even though of course it is the first defence that it was already there.
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 12:35 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: This is different (dealer)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16216
This is different (dealer)
You are not making it any better
I took the service advisor outside for her to take a picture of every wheel being undamaged, as I want it back that way please ...

I took the service advisor outside for her to take a picture of every wheel being undamaged, as I want it back that way please ...
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:37 am
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: This is different (dealer)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16216
This is different (dealer)
Dropped the X5M off for a tyre replacement and MOT, and had two calls since. They don't know how to start an X5M. They asked me how to do it, should I be concerned .... :cry:
Talked them through it that the gearbox is different from an automatic and that you needed the key on you and foot on brake ...
Talked them through it that the gearbox is different from an automatic and that you needed the key on you and foot on brake ...
- Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:34 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23824
X5M Tyres - non existing
And I thought my Porsche tyres were wearing quickly - although the fronts I had to change due to age only .... (don't mention the rears) 

- Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:44 am
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23824
X5M Tyres - non existing
Good point - even though it is at recommended, it might be too low. Will increase it to the level of car with passengers and luggage
- Wed Mar 05, 2025 9:08 am
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23824
X5M Tyres - non existing
Looking at the tyres, inner side is the worn side (outer part is absolutely fine). Is that the expected wear pattern for the M or should I get the tracking checked?
- Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:32 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23824
X5M Tyres - non existing
Nope, still don’t feel good about it 

- Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:35 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23824
X5M Tyres - non existing
I should stop turning right as the rear left is significantly lower than the rear right
On the E70, I never changed the tyres until I sold the car at around 40, and the E53 lasted 48k per set so it isn’t me, honestly

On the E70, I never changed the tyres until I sold the car at around 40, and the E53 lasted 48k per set so it isn’t me, honestly
- Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:31 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23824
X5M Tyres - non existing
Yes, I can see I can get Pirelli again and that is the only * rated. I just didn’t like the wearing on it, they lasted 15k miles only 
