BMW E53 X5, Reliable Car Or Not?

Today we take a closer look at my BMW E53 X5, and how my ownership experience has been over the last 5 years.
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[@techwithsully7985]

Thanks man, love your e53 videos!

[@computerboetiek]

Nice viddy, clear info!

[@Globetrotter-1]

The BMW X5 is extremely reliable. I haven't had a single engine problem in past years, and drives superb on and off road. Now done 145,000 miles across several countries. Never changed oil or needed a service past few years. Just new tyres. The only pain is the door carriers, which are far too flimsy for the heavy doors. Otherwise zero problems...and my X5 2005 looks mint for its age. Mine also has an upgraded Pioneer touchscreen Satnav. I've never seen an X5 with such horrible, tatty cloth seats like yours. The black leather seats are still in superb condition in my X5. I use mine daily and also sleep in it in comfort. All in all, I simply love it! 🙂

[@OvensGarage]

Just picked up an 03 X5 with 170 000kms on the clock for my wife. Going through and doing the maintenance on it right now and your videos are helping. Only major issue with it is an engine oil leak on the M54 3.0L engine which I believe is common. Getting it up on the hoist this weekend to take a look and do an oil change. Cheers from BC Canada!

[@techwithsully7985]

Sad to see it’s on the market :(. Have loved watching the x5 videos and helped me out purchasing mine!

[@lastnightschef]

Love the car, this really has style. Give it another 200k km and we well see it in thunder dome.

[@robbrcnstuff4220]

I have a 2001 x5 3.0 and 2004 x5 4.4i e53s that I bought for $3000 each, put a little work into them and I like them. They're 20 years old, no rust, drive solid, and look good. I've replaced the regular parts that everyone with one has to, but for 20 years old any vehicle is going to need something.

[@beegonee]

Simply strong e53 3.0l..20years old still strong.😊

[@Dr.Fiddlesticks]

I see what ya did there in the thumbnail :)

[@whitehorse1959]

Ah, the Porirua region outside of "Willingtun" NZ

[@user-du2pw6sg1m]

Hello my friend, I have a problem with poor torque and fuel consumption?

[@newbeginnings8566]

Was it easy to fit the side steps and kit.? Thanks

[@suryokanto4470]

English with northern accent ?. It suit for teaching English on car review 👍

[@jameslinmd]

Definitely not reliable.