sorry, guys
have been out touch
was busy flushing my atf
here it is
i assume you know how to pry out you center console plastic with idrive knob?
if you don't know, let me know and i'll take a picture of that process
no need to disconnect idrive
then you need to remove gear selector block, it's four black T30 bolts
again no need to disconnect electrical connector, just lay it over on passenger seat
that's it, now you can see what's under your cup holders, (just close that cup holder curtain), it's like a door in your garage
that groove where your coin sits is right between two vents
now... if you don't see that d... coin, take your x5 for a short 1st gear ride, the coin will roll out to you in that groove
no need to buy a miniature camera to see it or a magnet tool to fish it out
besides tha magnet is useless for those dimes, cents & quaters
BTW mine was a dime, i still keep it as souvenir
let me know if above is not clear