USED BMW X5 E70: Still Worth Your Money? 

At least there's a video on the Internet that doesn't scare you about buying a used BMW. Thanks for the awesome info

The best car review I’ve ever watched. Very detailed

Excellent work my brother. Thank you. We need more videos from you. This is great work.

Absolutely the best review of this vehicle I've seen. Thank you. I love all the information you passed along. Very concise but also very detailed. Good references of your other videos. Most of the other videos I've found leave out a lot important information. Thank you once again thank you for this video.

Thoroughly enjoyed the very detailed explanation and video buddy. Thank u so much. Being in the middle east, I have not much option with X5 engines. No Diesel and the 3.0 liter Engines are a rarity. But after watching and listening to u, i decided on the 2010 model rather than the 2008 model, which i had earlier decided. Thank u once again and God bless you for the patience and cool demeanor that u exude.

Excellent breakdown of the E70 family tree! I like your 214's w/o fender flares. I also have a 3.0i and plan to mount the same wheel/tire combo but wasn't sure if I needed the arches. Think I'm good now after seeing yours!

Great video, I am buying a 2010 3.0 tomorrow, this video made me more comfortable buying it.

Thanks, I had a 01 x5 4.4 I, and that was the best car I had to date. I was looking again because I was getting tired of Acura, need something grown up again. Came across this video and subscribe. Thanks this was all the help I needed, because I was thinking about a v8.

This is an excellent video. You go through all the main questions that a person looking to purchase is wanting to ask. Thank you very much and yes i agree this generation from 2007-2013 is the best looking of the X5. Keep up the good work!

Great in-depth review! Very informative.

This is THE most informative video on x5 !

Such a great review and very approachable person!

Most informative video on youtube!

Awesome informative vid! I love it! Subscribed

really , I would to thank you Man for this informative video.. I appreciate your effort spent with this video

Great video, very informative. As with all cars, KEEP IT SIMPLE. Fewer fancy options and tech, fewer things to break down. I have the '13 F15 N55 . No major issues at 65k just suspension fatigue on NYC roads.

Very nice review and car Tim. I've owned a 2nd hand 2012 3L Diesel M sport for 3 years. Watching your review made me fall in love with my X5 all over again....

You’re very knowledgeable, detailed and informative. Thank you. I’ve just subscribed! :)

Good and vivid explanation for each engine parts.

Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience. You have convinced me getting the E70 with the N52 Engine.

Dude - super helpful. Did not think I was going to watch the whole thing. Thanks for passing the knowledge!

Some serious info especially on leaky gaskets 👍🏼👍🏼

Very informative, this is the most detailed review I ever seen done about BMW maintenance. I am thinking about getting the 3.0 X5, I have always heard that it is the most reliable version. This makes me appreciate my(Japanese vehicles) Lexus so much more.👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲

Great video man. Thanks. You did a great job.

Congratulation, guy!! very awesome video!!.. and you know!!.. very professional!!🎉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Excellent video , I love this vehicle and was not sure which year to buy , now I do! Thanks

Best video regarding the main issues and maintenance. Thanks.

Very educative coverage of the E70 ! I own a 2008...3.0 si..running ok! Except lots of electronics failure! ABS...DSC...lately I realized the boot leaks and damages the Audio power amp! Crazy design from BMW! This results into lots of misbehaviour!

I just got 2011 X5 35i M-sport, I love it. I also have 550i with n62 with 162k mile, it’s not that bad except for oil leaks. But 50i X5 is nightmare. Spot on review.

Nice video man. Thanks for the walkthrough!

I'm looking at buying one at the moment So informative and a bloody awesome vid Thanks for the advice

Dude! Thank you for this video!

Best video out there for this car. Very helpful !!

Thank you for the video Tim! I truly appreciate it. I just purchased another E70, this time, a 2012 35d!

Hey man excellent video. I am currently looking at a 2012/13 X5. I should have watched this before going to the dealership :p

My man , I promise you- i been watching and trying to get info for used X5 - you have the best video ever better than BMW themself

Iv been thinking about getting 1 but wasent sure about it , thank you bro for the info

Excellent commentary like everyone else has said!!

Great video , I’ve just bought 2009 3 LTD diesel in the Uk 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great video! I have a 2008 with the 4.8L engine. It has been a great SUV and pretty dependable.

Im looking for exact same car.Thanks for the review.

At that decision making moment and your review and advice has my heart set on a 2010 gold 3.5i! Agree with the comments...best info yet on buying a used x5! Thank you

enjoyed video but also would like a rundown on diesel versions 4cyl & 6cyl-would definately tune in for that

owned one for about 3 months (same color as the one in the video)... the 4.8 leaked coolant and oil,.. it had better driving characteristics (felt much better on turns) than my moms much newer W166 bluetech.. but it averaged me 15mpg over the time I had it granted I did get 21mpg one tank on a highway trip, I had to get rid of it... its a gorgeous car though and I still kind of want want a diesel one in the future

going to see an x5 today thanks for letting me know what to look for

I absolutely love my 2009 X5 and while I’ve had it for over 7 years now, I hope I’ve got through the bulk of the major repairs. Learned a lot and you can do many of the repairs yourself. I’ve done gaskets, suspension and fluid changes without too much grief. Thanks for the video!

Good video, I have a bunch of BMWs in the driveway and I was agreeing with all you points on what breaks, not just X5 problems. I laughed at the Zf trans fix needed, just did those seals myself. Valve cover on the n54, not just gasket. Elect water pump, check, starter only on the non turbo check. Great insight from a BMW mechanic!

Great video man !! Easily the best regarding this model X5

Good info, thank you. I've got the 2009 with 3.0 V6 and it has experienced many of the issues you mentioned. It has been rock solid overall, we hit 150,000 miles yesterday.

Great video. Well done. Thank you!

Thanks for this vid, I am planning to get one and I couldn't decide which engine to go with. At least now I have a better idea with what to go with. I am surely getting the N52 engine

After watch this video got my self a 2010 whit 100 t milles and it looks great ....thank you Sir for the info...

You helped me buy a X5. Ended on an X5 E70 3l 2009, comfort seats, sports package, awesome X5 20" rims same as in this video, same steering wheel as this video. I adore it. God damn. Thanks so much Zeiten.

Super Review 👍 Would definitely buy this model new today instead if the latest one if it was at all possible. 😘

Great info. Thx dude.

I bought the 2013 one used whn it was 4 years old. I have it 4 year now, I put 80.000 kms on it and it is very reliable car. Also the best looking X5 so far. Not planning to change it.

You are right in that this is the best styled X5. Newer models have massive grills that look like rolling bricks.

Do more of these style videos on late bmws, you work on them and know them hands on.

Very informative! Thank you!

Good info, I’m in the market for one and ofcourse I wanted the v8 because I wanted the power and I also miss my e60 m5 but you made a lot of sense.. lol that blue tooth no music is a bummer though,, thats the new wave...

Very informative. I felt like it was a review about my personal 2008 x5, because I've had every problem you talked about. Starter, replaced valve covers, oil pan, water pump, etc. I loved the look of mine, but I was nervous every time I started it to see what warning lights would come on. It drove great when it worked, though.

Thank you for not regurgitating what everyone can find online in 5 seconds.

I'm on my second x5 they are a magic car to own.

Great video. Like all cars you will need maintenance every 30 to 80k miles. Quick note-I had a 2002 3.0 X5 and it was a very heavy vehicle. Back then they were tanks. I had to switch to an 04 with the 4.4 V8. What a great SUV and was very reliable and fun. The 6 cylinders are more powerful now and they are making them lighter but theirs nothing like the V8. I'm surprised you didn't mention the expansion tank or window regulators? These are common issues.

Quality video. Thanks!

Excellent explanation!

Nice review!

Great review. Thankyou

Great video, but you forgot the DIESEL! I came for diesel info lol

I agree that this is by far the best looking X5 they ever did. I’m looking to buy one in the next couple days.. If you still service, you’d be my first stop 👍

Awesome review mate 👏👏

Nice review, thank you!

I learned a lot in this video, I own one with the 4.8i but like he said, it’s breaking down very often, thanks for the very informative video man, I need to trade my 2007 4.8i to 2010 model to make my self satisfy as an X5 owner

2010 model we have 2 of them one with 60k and one with 154k still mechanically sound.. in my opinion the best year

well the x5 has always been my favourite car since i was 12 years old (32 now)...pity they are not as affordable in africa, but great video thanks, if you ever get done with yours, send it my way, thanks.

My e70d only has 165kms on it. Runs like a top. New battery and bushings all it needed. I love it. I sold an e92 zcp, 135 and a merc cls55 amg. Kept the e70. It does everything. X5M is a nightmare.

160,000 miles and going strong. This platform is built 💪. I have the N55 motor in mine. Its a champion of engineering.

Watched you’re video before buying a used BMW X5 E70 ! Absolutely love it 😊 Keep the videos coming buddy

Great information, which would you pick for 2nd car. X3 or X5 normal aspirated, 3.0 liter in year 2007 to 2010. Thanks, for your time.

I have a 2011 X5 I had to double check the trunk doesn’t automatically open when you press the button on they key, it unlocks but you have to lift it up yourself and it doesn’t have the button to close it like yours and my moms 2018 X5. Also the backseat does have the fold down in the middle but doesn’t have cup holders. Also totally agree with you about the steering wheel I have the alien 👽 looking one I like yours much better. Overall though I love my car I used to have a 2005 it was getting old with 150,000 miles and starting having problems but it lasted me a good 5 years. My 2011 has about 90,000 miles and hopefully it will last another 5 years or so. I didn’t like that I couldn’t listen to music from my phone through the Bluetooth so I bought a little adapter that plugs into the aux in center console so no one can see it and you just have to turn it on and any audio from my phone goes to the speakers.

Awsome video man, kind guy

Very informative, keep it up.

Very nice video!!! I’m looking now at BMW X5 2013 with 79000 ml. But kind scared of all expenses for transmission and cooling system maintenance at that mileage. How much will cost maintenance of those systems after 80000 miles as you mentioned? Thank you

LOVE your video, learn a lot! Would you recommend f15 X5 with n55 over E70?

Great video! What is the most reliable engine in Diesel model?

Looking for a 2011 X5 AWD. E55? The X drive 3.0…..NON Diesel. How do cooling systems hold up long term? Most problems are either leak or water pump failure. My only skeptical area is the electric water pump. I am old school and I am not saying the electro pump doesn’t work but still going to take a bit to de learn my mind about not having a physical or even virtual coolant temp gauge? My theory of not having a coolant temp gauge is there is no way to monitor coolant temp gauge and if you are overheating and get the warning light…..the damage could already be done. With the pump being electric is there a sensor that can provide a warning lamp to the instrument cluster BEFORE it gets too out of control. Glad they brought back the cup holders although position is not the most ideal position…too much risk of liquid spillage on two …(probably expensive)major electrical components. 1. Shifter 2. I drive controller Good review and showing some of the more obscure features/options etc……

Very informative 👏

Thank you, that is great information.

Excellent video.

Thank you for the informative video (and the one you made on E53). I'm in the market for a used X5. I already own an E46 and know my way around the M52 engine. Is working on the E70 M54 just as easy? Which would you recommend for a weekend mechanic?

Earned my subscription and I got same color and just painted my rims black but mine the presidental package that has privacy screen

Excellentttttt Information and great detail of the X5. Question>>> My 2013 x5 ,It has a feature on how to adjust the setting for the Headlights to dim automatically while there is oncomming traffic.it did do it automatically once upon a time, i dont see it anywhere on utube for the setup, would you have any thoughts on it ty

Excellent Video...What do you think about the 2009 X5 3.0 Diesel?

I have 2013 X5 35i V 6 twin turbo sport package with 90,000 miles on, no problems jet thank Good, I want to thank you for your feedback very useful.

How are the X5Ms in those particular years holding up in terms in reliability? Could you do a video on that model specifically? Great job.

Great work ⛳️

Great explanation. Thanks a lot for your work!!!!!

I like your review of the X5. Am looking to get one next year and would be getting 2010 model.

Just found this video randomly in my feed. I wanted to chime-in about my ownership experience on a 2013 E70 35d: I purchased a 2013 E70 35d used in 2015 and have have been driving it on a daily basis for all 6 years of ownership. The 35d handles exceptionally well for a large SUV. Although there is a tiny bit of turbo lag when launching from a stop, it has more than enough power/torque to effortlessly pass other vehicles on the highway. Highway performance is above average - Touring/"road trips" with mostly highway driving, I'm able to exceed 500 miles on a single tank. Issues: Aside from wear items such as tires & brakes, I have only only experienced two occurences of one minor issue where Nox sensors in the exhaust got dirty and tripped a check engine light. This is due to my X5 being configured for California emissions - so may not be an issue in other areas. BMW replaced the sensors under warranty on both incidents since dirty sensors is a known issue in the US. As a result, BMW has extended the warranty for exhaust to 10 years, or 120,000 miles (265k km), so I'm covered for at least another 2 years before I'd need to pay to replace another sensor (if required).

There are at least 2 other engines available for the E70 both M57 engines, one single turbo the other twin. The twin turbo 3litre diesel produces 282HP and is the pick of all the engines. It's badged as xDrive 35D. 0 to 100Kph in 7 seconds... I love it !