Problems to look after on pre-owned X5/X6M

[ARPA]

Hi,

Looking into getting either a 2016 X5 M 26k kms (16k mi) or a 2016 X6 M 21k kms (13k mi). Can you guide in which problems I could find or changes you got down the line until aprox 50k kms or 35k mi

Thanks!

[UAEX6M]

Originally Posted by ARPA

Hi,

Looking into getting either a 2016 X5 M 26k kms (16k mi) or a 2016 X6 M 21k kms (13k mi). Can you guide in which problems I could find or changes you got down the line until aprox 50k kms or 35k mi

Thanks!

Well i mine is on 90k and yet not a single major problem.

[F85MTuNED]

Tbh.. really no major issues at all with these cars thank god.

[maximus5403]

I had my sway bar replaced under warranty at 19k miles due to leaking. But other than that no issues. $3,600 repair to BMW.

[Bilbofraggins]

66,000 miles.... No issues... Routine and preventative maint and the usual recalls...

[Bobby_Drake]

Some issues my X5M had.

Rear differential fluid leak replaced and covered by warranty at 25K miles ($5000 or so per dealership). Steering column replaced under warranty at 30K mi (not sure how much it would cost out of pocket, but I'm sure it's at least $500). Rear air bags recently replaced at 35K mi - out of warranty ($700 parts/labor at indy shop - Dealership cost at least double that).

Nothing "major"; but it's a BMW and expect issues to arise.

[ARPA]

Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

Some issues my X5M had.

Rear differential fluid leak replaced and covered by warranty at 25K miles ($5000 or so per dealership). Steering column replaced under warranty at 30K mi (not sure how much it would cost out of pocket, but I'm sure it's at least $500). Rear air bags recently replaced at 35K mi - out of warranty ($700 parts/labor at indy shop - Dealership cost at least double that).

Nothing "major"; but it's a BMW and expect issues to arise.

Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

Some issues my X5M had.

Rear differential fluid leak replaced and covered by warranty at 25K miles ($5000 or so per dealership). Steering column replaced under warranty at 30K mi (not sure how much it would cost out of pocket, but I'm sure it's at least $500). Rear air bags recently replaced at 35K mi - out of warranty ($700 parts/labor at indy shop - Dealership cost at least double that).

Nothing "major"; but it's a BMW and expect issues to arise.

Thanks! What year is your X6 M?

[Bobby_Drake]

Originally Posted by ARPA

Thanks! What year is your X6 M?

2016 X5M. It was a 2+ yr lease with 18K miles. All services were done at the dealership. Only performance mod is Dinan exhaust, all the issues but the rear air bags were before the exhaust mod.

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by ARPA

Thanks! What year is your X6 M?

Rear airbags are 300 for the set and a 20 minute installs. Those will go out for sure.

[musa]

2015 X6M 52k miles, done under warranty:
- Steering column
- Driver door soft-lock
- Bloody squeaky front brakes replaced multiple times
- Front wheels chuttering noise when cornering

Now that it's outta warranty, noticing right rear airbag leaks only when I repark the car, e.g. pull out of the garage and park in the drive way or vice versa.

[ferrarif1]

Originally Posted by musa

2015 X6M 52k miles, done under warranty:
- Steering column
- Driver door soft-lock
- Bloody squeaky front brakes replaced multiple times
- Front wheels chuttering noise when cornering

Now that it's outta warranty, noticing right rear airbag leaks only when I repark the car, e.g. pull out of the garage and park in the drive way or vice versa.

Don't wait too long to replace the airbags, they are fast and cheap to fix compared to the $$$$ compressor that is overworking to compensate for the leaks.

[Ehloo]

2015 X5m

Replaced under warranty

- front diff
- rear air bags
-complete set of brakes due to noise


All happened around 50k miles.

Originally Posted by ARPA

Hi,

Looking into getting either a 2016 X5 M 26k kms (16k mi) or a 2016 X6 M 21k kms (13k mi). Can you guide in which problems I could find or changes you got down the line until aprox 50k kms or 35k mi

Thanks!

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[Lighting.Grey]

Originally Posted by maximus5403

I had my sway bar replaced under warranty at 19k miles due to leaking. But other than that no issues. $3,600 repair to BMW.

My 2016 X6M has 36k miles and the sway bar also leaking, the dealer just replaced it under warranty. Wow, I didn't know it was a 3600 dollar job.

[Yuille36]

Nearing 60K and not one single issue thus far.

[VPM3]

Great thread I'm looking a 2017 X5M in the new year

[JRock80]

2016 with 40k miles- rear air suspension replaced - $1000 by local shop.

[musa]

Originally Posted by ferrarif1

Don't wait too long to replace the airbags, they are fast and cheap to fix compared to the $$$$ compressor that is overworking to compensate for the leaks.

I replaced them myself with arnott bags - easy and now problem solved. Set me back around $350 but they have lifetime replacement warranty, so if they break again, I get new bags for free.

[Yuille36]

I am right around the corner at 60,000 miles, and luckily I have had a single issue. But keeping my fingers crossed. My X5M is going in for both front and rear differential flushes, transfer case flush and transmission flush next week.

[caseyco]

I just purchased a 2017 X5M with 72,000 miles. I had a 3rd party inspection done and everything looked good. After driving it home, I immediately noticed an oil leak in my driveway and it turned out to be a leaking upper oil pan gasket. $3,400 estimate for repair as the front suspension has to be removed to access it. Fortunately I was able to get the Chevrolet dealership I bought the vehicle from to pay for the repair. I'm not able to get an extended warranty as the vehicle has a Stage 2 Dinan Package. Hopefully no more major issues going forward.

[mrjsmith88]

Originally Posted by caseyco

I just purchased a 2017 X5M with 72,000 miles. I had a 3rd party inspection done and everything looked good. After driving it home, I immediately noticed an oil leak in my driveway and it turned out to be a leaking upper oil pan gasket. $3,400 estimate for repair as the front suspension has to be removed to access it. Fortunately I was able to get the Chevrolet dealership I bought the vehicle from to pay for the repair. I'm not able to get an extended warranty as the vehicle has a Stage 2 Dinan Package. Hopefully no more major issues going forward.

So I was told by the dealer one time that the upper oil pan and lower were leaking… took it to my local shop and it was the oil sensor leaking saved me a lot of money and is a common problem before the gaskets leak

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