BMW X5 E70 is the second generation of the popular crossover from BMW. On the secondary market, this car is now the leader among luxury crossovers in Russia. Although the price of the car is quite high. The cost of maintaining such a car is high, but what comfort, driving emotions, excellent dynamics, handling and brand. All this is worth the money spent.

The BMW X5 E70 continued the success of its predecessor E53. The E70 has become much better: comfort has improved and appearance has changed significantly. The car also began to save fuel. Diesel configurations consume only 10-11 liters in the city, and 8 on the highway. This large crossover with serious power and excellent dynamics. Many people dream of this car, regardless of age and gender. But the car has some nuances that it is advisable to take into account before buying such a car. The BMW X5 E70 has undergone restyling, so the cars before and after restyling are really different.

Pre-styling car

In terms of design, the car remained the same as in the E53 of recent years of production. The engines remained the same, all-wheel drive and ride quality not changed.

The main changes have been made to the body and interior; there is more space inside; you can find configurations with a third row of seats. The dimensions of the car have become slightly larger and exterior design has become more stylish and modern. But in technical terms, there’s nothing new at all, but after restyling, when turbo engines appeared, then specifications began to change. Handling has been improved. If the E53 was already good in handling, then the E70 became even better.

The E70 handles in much the same way as a BMW 5 Series, although the high center of gravity and greater weight didn't hurt. Of course, there is more roll than in the five, and the suspension is stiffer. The car doesn’t have much off-road qualities left, because the bumpers are low, so it’s better not to drive off-road, why? expensive car destroy. Although the ground clearance is quite large - 220 mm. There is a rigid clutch lock on the front axle. But, since such cars usually have 18 or 19 inch wheels with road tires, then in serious mud these tires will quickly become washed out and the wheels will simply slip.

Salon

The most pleasing thing about the car is the interior, it is very comfortable, there is a new, for those times, multimedia system with an “iDrive” washer. The car is very roomy, you can put a lot of cargo in it, or seat 7 people. You can drive comfortably in the 5th, and load the trunk with things.

Post-restyling car

Restyling was done in 2010, turbocharged engines began to be installed under the hood, and after 2011 they began to be installed in gasoline versions new automatic transmission by 8 steps.

The car has become much faster; if we take the 3-liter turbo engine for comparison, then its dynamics are the same as those of the pre-restyling 4.8-liter V8. And the new V8 engines with a steel turbine will accelerate to hundreds in 6 seconds. And the top version of the X5M E70 accelerates to hundreds in 5 seconds. Gasoline versions they still consume a lot of gasoline, but less than pre-restyling cars. For example, BMW X5 xDrive50i with a 4.4 engine and a power of 407 hp. With. In the city it consumes 17.5, and on the highway 9.5 liters per 100 km.

Weak points in the car

After 5 years of operation, cars from early years of production began to cause problems for their owners: many components began to fail, and this leads to high costs during maintenance. Cars with simple aspirated engines begin to eat oil after 5 years.

After 5 years of operation, owners usually sell the car and buy a post-restyling one with a turbocharged engine. And all serious problems already fall on the future owners of these cars. Usually, while the car is under warranty, nothing happens to it, and problems begin after 5 years of operation. And since the design is complex, repairs are expensive.

Dealers try to find a non-warranty case in each of the breakdowns, the fact that the car eats oil, they say that this design features BMW engines, and when jerks appear in the automatic transmission, they update software box control unit.

Therefore, those who buy an E70 from recent years of production need not worry too much; it will drive for some time without problems. But those who decided to buy more old car, and it’s also inexpensive, then you should think carefully about whether it’s worth doing. Now we will talk about the most common problems with these cars.

Body

The body is strong, but it is expensive to repair. The body uses a considerable number of decorative elements, the panels fit neatly, and there are beautiful front fenders that go into the bumper. All these design moves increase the cost of repairs if some kind of collision occurs with something, but this is all nonsense, we will assume that there will be no collisions.

There is a lot of plastic in the lower part of the car, which will immediately begin to break off if you drive off-road or along curbs. But the most important thing is that there is no rust in these cars yet, since the E70 has excellent anti-corrosion protection for the body.

Even on cars after an accident there are no traces (blown paint) of poor quality body repair, front bumper and fenders are plastic. In general, there are damaged cars on the market, despite the fact that they have parking sensors and an all-round visibility system. The machine provokes driving fast inexperienced drivers, and also, there are various systems safety, which add extra confidence to the driver. But damaged car can always be easily determined when purchasing.

After some years of operation, the windshield drains may become clogged; they need to be cleaned periodically; on the right side, under the windshield drain, there are the electronic unit controls, so cleaning it is not particularly convenient. Hood seals can also become leaky over time, allowing water to get under the hood. The hatch drain may still become clogged, but this is not gentle operation when the car sits for a long time and leaves fall on it. If you drive it normally and keep it in the garage, then nothing bad will happen to it.

Quite a few little things can still make themselves felt, for example, the rear lights may lose their seal, after which the silver inserts will begin to oxidize and the electronics of the rear lights will begin to fail.

It also happens that the hood cables break if there is not enough lubrication and the mechanism jams. But the car has excellent passive safety; if an accident occurs, then all passengers have a great chance that they will survive. Well, it’s better not to get into an accident, because it will be expensive to restore the car later; if more than 10 airbags go off, then all the panels will have to be changed, not to mention the body repair. Therefore, you need to make sure that the car is not damaged or damaged, because successfully restoring a car after an accident is simply very expensive.

Questions about the cabin

How more car years, the more often minor troubles begin to appear: wooden inserts can come off, especially on pre-restyling cars this often happens. Door handles Quite soft, so they scratch easily. But the steering wheel and seats will last a long time good condition.

If the windows are opened frequently, then after many years they will begin to tap, which means that the rollers need to be changed. You also need to check the condition of the hose through which the liquid passes to the rear window; if a leak appears in the hose, the driver’s carpet will become wet, and this moisture will also begin to get on the contacts in the electrics, so you need to make sure that moisture does not accumulate anywhere.

There are times when the FRM unit responsible for the car’s lighting fails. To fix this, you can try to reflash or repair the unit; if that doesn’t help, then you’ll have to buy a new one. The climate control fan may break down after about 5 years of operation. The wipers may fail, since their motor is quite weak and can cut off the gears. There may also be malfunctions in the multimedia system; iDrive has to be updated frequently.

Electrics

Over time, more electrical problems appear. Stabilizers lateral stability here regulated, also here active steering, adaptive headlights. In general, there is a lot of electrics, and everywhere there are electric valves, gearboxes, electric motors that eventually require repair or replacement. Also, due to salts and other nasty things, the wiring under the bottom or under the bumpers can deteriorate. Also, backlight sensors, headlights, and brakes require revision. Everything doesn’t fail at the same time, then one thing breaks, then something else. In general, this is a common situation for cars with considerable age and mileage.

Brakes

The brake system in the BMW X5 E70 is simply excellent, it has good resource, the pads last about 40,000 km, and the discs - 80,000 km. There were no problems with ABS or pipe rust; if something happens to the brake system, it can be easily and inexpensively fixed.

Suspension

What's the front, what's rear suspension They last quite a long time, especially if you don’t specifically drive the car through potholes and other off-road conditions. Most cars with adaptive suspension, air inflation rear axle and electronically controlled shock absorbers. Sometimes you can find a car with a sports suspension, it does not have electronics. The levers and silent blocks are strong and their replacement will not cost big money. 100,000 km. The front and rear suspensions will easily serve.

But electronics and pneumatics are quite expensive to maintain, but thanks to all these new technologies, 2 ton machine drives almost like a sports car. But over time, when it fails standard suspension with your own electronics, you can put regular suspension, it will be simpler and cheaper.

Steering

There are 2 types of steering in a car:

• Ordinary rack and pinion mechanism– it is simple and reliable, with a spool that is adjustable. It lasts a long time, rarely leaks, it starts knocking after many years, the electronics here also last a long time.
• Adaptive control is a more complex mechanism, so problems appear more quickly here. The rack itself is expensive here, and its servo drive fails over time, and sensor failures also occur. But when driving, the car has a sharp steering wheel, and it is also easy to park with such steering.

Many failures can be corrected by flashing, but it happens that you have to change all the components. Therefore, it is advisable to install latest version software for the control unit, and also, the steering should be serviced only by a high-quality service.

Transmission

Everything is fine with the transmissions in the E70, nothing unexpected should happen. Sometimes the gear motor that connects the front axle. But some problems may also arise with the automatic transmission after 200,000 km. mileage Cardan shafts They last a long time, but you need to take care of them; sometimes you can change the oil in them.

There are cases that on cars with low-power diesel engines, the gearbox may fail, especially if chip tuning is done beforehand. This can also happen with some supercharged petrol V6s. But in more powerful configurations there is a reinforced gearbox, so it rarely fails.

Also, before purchasing, you need to check the condition of the drive joints; if there is little lubrication in them, then knocking noises will begin to appear in the drives. The gearboxes in the BMW X5 E70 are 6-speed ZF 6HP26/6HP28, which last a long time if you change the oil and do not move away abruptly; you also need to change the gas turbine linings sometimes.

At the time of purchase, you can check the box like this: if there are jerks or twitches during acceleration, but there are no errors in the transmission, then this means that the gas turbine engine lock will soon break, and the automatic transmission itself is still normal, but if the car jerks when switching, then this is This means that the automatic transmission will soon need repairs.

Perhaps the whole issue is wear and tear or there is a leak in the sump and the oil level has dropped. If the bushings in the box have already worn out and dirt has appeared in the valve body, then even if you add oil, this will not save you. Therefore, it is advisable to prevent such minor problems in the box that will later lead to major problems. There are also new eight-speed automatic transmissions, they appear on services quite rarely, sometimes it happens after a mileage of 100,000 km. The clutches are already quite worn out and the mechatronics unit is clogged.

Motors

New BMW engines use plastic in very critical places. Also, motors, as usual, do not like overheating, they have a complex control system, and the sensors must also be in order. There will be a lot of hassle with the engine, especially if you don’t clean the radiator and rely on the warranty. A BMW is a car that needs to be looked after and periodically invested in.

3-liter 6-cylinder engine N52B30 – enough good motor, but it operates at high temperatures, and according to the regulations, the maintenance interval is quite long. And the oil here, according to the regulations, is Castrol, it is not of sufficient quality, so they lie piston rings After only 3 years of active use, this is why oil consumption appears. To avoid such nonsense, it is better to fill in more quality oil type Motul or Mobil and change it every 10,000, or better yet, every 7,000 km.

If oil consumption has already begun, then you can get rid of it only by rebuilding the engine or somehow decoking it. Some BMW owners they install cooler thermostats on the car, and also improve the fan control system. Such upgrades can prevent oil consumption.

In addition, there are other problematic components - Valvetronic throttleless intake, VANOS phase shifters, oil pump circuits. Timing chains with pretty large resource, but it varies from 120 to 250 thousand km. Therefore, you need to monitor them so that they do not stretch at the wrong time. There are more powerful motor V8 with a volume of 4.8 liters - N62B48, it is also successful, but still, it has the same weak points as the V6, only the V8 heats up even more and it has 8 cylinders, so in the event of a breakdown there will be more costs .

And besides this, the design of the timing belt here is not so successful - instead of a roller in the center, there is a long damper. Therefore, the timing chain life here is approximately 100,000 km. And also, the operating temperature should not exceed the norm. Here, too, it is better to come up with solutions to reduce the operating temperature of the motor. And fill in with better quality oil.

After restyling, cars appeared with engines with direct injection and turbocharging. All the problems with N-series engines remain, but new ones have also appeared. It's not so simple with injectors; sometimes they fail. Before purchasing, you should definitely check the injectors, because they are expensive, especially on V8 engines, they are difficult to change.

It can also cause problems and fuel pump Bosch. So, with direct injection more problems. But there are also advantages to engines with direct injection - they are less sensitive to detonation, more low consumption fuel. But there is also a turbine here, which also often fails.

M version

The most charged configuration of the X5M is equipped with the S63B44 motor, which is built on the basis of the N63B44. This is a 4.4 engine, the turbines are located here in a special way - in the camber of the cylinder block. This arrangement allowed for quick heating of the catalysts and improved access to the turbines. The main thing is not to overheat the engine, because then there will be a lot of problems.

From high temperature plastic parts They quickly break down after 3 years of driving. Parts of the cooling system and wiring often fail. This concerned the N63B44 motor, but the M-motor has fewer problems because its operating temperature is lower. Valve seals hold oil better and the catalyst lasts longer.

But since the engine has high technical characteristics, turbines can fail, control systems malfunction, and the plastic on the intake manifolds does not withstand. There are more direct injection nozzles here - 8 pieces. The timing chains are quite thin; they can easily stretch or break when worn. Everyone needs to keep an eye on this.

In general, gasoline engines are not as good as we would like, the operating temperature is high and there is a lot of plastic in the design, we need to somehow correct this situation - lower the operating temperature.

Diesel engines

But they are made much better diesel engines for X5 E70. Even on pre-restyling cars it is reliable motor M57, for last years This motor is considered one of the best. Timing chains last from 160 to 250 thousand km. depending on use. On cars with 2 turbines, it often happens that oil leaks from the tubes that go to the turbines.

The particulate filter can also cause difficulties; it is not cheap and it is not easy to remove it from the car. But a diesel engine does not use oil, the piston engine lasts a long time, and there are also no problems with vanos and valvetronic. It has good traction, you can even do chip tuning and the power will really increase.

The power of diesel engines varies: from 235 to 286 hp. With. Engines with 2 turbines are more complex, but compared to gasoline engines, diesel engines will require less money for maintenance. The main thing is to fill quality fuel and change the oil and filters on time. After restyling, new N57 diesel engines began to be installed, but in terms of reliability they did not become any worse.

Which BMW X5 should you choose?

A BMW X5 in the E70 body can still be found in good condition, especially if the previous owner did not kill the car on purpose and looked after it better than according to regulations, then you can take cars with N52, N55, M62 engines, but it is best to take cars with diesel engines , their condition is usually better, and in the future they will require less costs. There may also be costs for suspension and electrical components, but any work on the car is best done in a specialized service center.

The main thing is not to buy a car with an N63 engine, yes, it is powerful and gives excellent dynamics, but there is a lot of hassle with it. You also need to forget about the regulated maintenance interval, this will protect the car from breakdowns.

The oil must be changed every 7,000 - 10,000 km. Fill with high-quality synthetic oil, and not the low-viscosity oil recommended by the manufacturer. The oil in the gearbox must be changed every 30,000 km, and the condition of the suspension must be checked every time. And then the car will still travel. BMW X5 (e70) is a car produced by the BMW concern since 2007. To be more precise, this is the second generation of the model, which was produced until 2013, and in 2010 it underwent restyling. The BMW X5, like the BMW X5, was aimed at wealthy citizens who value power, comfort, cross-country ability, impeccable handling and brand prestige in a crossover. This SUV was presented in 2006, as part of the Paris Motor Show

, while its restyled version was presented at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2010. The oil must be changed every 7,000 - 10,000 km. Fill with high-quality synthetic oil, and not the low-viscosity oil recommended by the manufacturer. The oil in the gearbox must be changed every 30,000 km, and the condition of the suspension must be checked every time. And then the car will still travel.

Specifications
Basic data
Manufacturer	2007-2013
Years of production	Class
Crossover	Body type
5-door SUV	Layout all-wheel drive
Mass-dimensional
Length	4850 mm
Width	1933 mm
Height	1766 mm
Wheelbase	2933 mm
Clearance	212mm
Characteristics
Engine	Petrol L6 3.0i Petrol L6 3.0i TT Petrol v8 4.4i Petrol v8 4.8i Diesel L6 3.0d
Transmission	6-st. mechanical Steptronic 8-st. automatic ZF 8HP

Exterior

2007-2010

In general, the style of the BMW X5 (e70) remains the same, but there are quite a few changes in appearance. The dimensions of the car have grown noticeably - the length alone has increased by 200 mm - now it is 4,850 mm. Almost all body panels have been changed.

The hood with its signature “nostrils” received a different shape, and the lines of the head optics became smoother. The front bumper has noticeably changed - metamorphoses have occurred in its configuration, the seats For fog lights(all the same round), and on the sides of the air intake there are decorative plugs.

There were also enough changes in the profile - the shape of the crossover turned out to be noticeably more inflated, especially wheel arches, which immediately gave him power and seriousness. As before, there was a straight line along the top of the doors and the rear wing, but now it changed from concave to convex. The stern has also become much more expressive and solid. By the way, such attractive forms not only pleased the eye, but also provided record performance in the segment aerodynamic drag– Cx 0.33!

Restyling (2010-2013)

In 2010, designers had a hard time, because the time was ripe for another facelift. So it was necessary to make a car that was already selling well even better. And they succeeded! It was immediately clear that there was no need to expect major changes - only fine-tuned touches were needed. And the designers’ hand didn’t waver!

The outline has been changed again front bumper, which received a new air intake, and the radiator grille was slightly retouched. The optics not only changed their configuration, but also acquired LEDs, and the rear lights were also restyled. As a result, the car became even more attractive, more solid and aggressive, without losing its innate nobility!

In addition, a brown color scheme has appeared in the color palette, and the appearance has been refreshed with new wheels.

Engines

2007-2010

A trio was offered for the BMW X5 (e70) power units. As base motor was a 3-liter 6-cylinder petrol engine with an in-line layout - N52B30. Its power was 272 hp. s., thanks to which he was already able to accelerate the heavy crossover to 100 km/h in just 8.3 seconds.

But for the most active, born leaders, the car was equipped with a 4.8-liter V8 - N62B48, the output of which reached 355 hp. With. With such a power unit under the hood, BMW could compete with almost any model. Fortunately, acceleration to hundreds in just 6.5 seconds. allowed it. As for the maximum speed, the crossover could reach 240 km/h.

In addition to gasoline engines, there was also a turbodiesel - for those who like a more economical and measured ride. However, it was not inferior in power to its gasoline counterpart - 286 hp. With.! Such indicators became possible thanks to the presence of 2 turbochargers in the engine design.

Restyling (2010-2013)

IN in this case all power BMW units X5 (e70) has increased power, dynamics and environmental friendliness. Now there was parity between gasoline and diesel engines - 2 units each. But if the latter were only modified, the former changed radically.

Photo: BMW x5 (e70) with body kit from HAMANN

The 3-liter became the base gasoline engine N55B30 (xDrive35i equipment), with an in-line layout of 6 cylinders and the presence of a turbocharger. Its output increased to 306 hp. s., which was already an excellent indicator. But the flagship, 4.4-liter gasoline unit(xDrive50i package), which took the place of the 4.8-liter engine, turned out to be much more productive. This noble V8, equipped with an adjustable twin turbocharging system, already developed 407 hp. With.

The diesel engines were 6-cylinder units. The weaker was the 3-liter N57D30OL (xDrive30d equipment) with output of 245 hp. s., while its more powerful “brother” N57D30TOP (xDrive40d equipment), also with a volume of 3 liters, already produced 306 hp. With.

It is noteworthy that it was from restyling that all power units in the line were tailored to environmental standards Euro-5.

checkpoint

2007-2010

After the release of the second generation, designers and marketers decided to move away from tradition and did not leave room for mechanical transmission– only automatic transmissions were installed on the BMW X5 (e70). Initially, the SUV was equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Restyling (2010-2013)

But during the modernization, this “automatic” was replaced with a much more technologically advanced ZF transmission - an 8-speed one. In addition to increasing the number of stages, this AT was equipped with a new torque converter with an increased range gear ratios and reduced switching losses.

Chassis and steering

Photo: BMW X5 M (e70) from G-Power

2007-2010

As for the layout of the chassis, it remains the same - it is completely independent, multi-link suspension, with constant all-wheel drive and hydraulic power steering. Among other innovations, the BMW X5 (e70) was equipped with Active Steering technology (active steering system). She was responsible for the change gear ratio drive (steering), and it varied depending on travel conditions. It was especially noticeable in tight parking lots, making it possible to maneuver finely without intercepting the steering wheel. This made it possible to guarantee precise controllability and high level maneuverability. It was used before, but until 2010 it was only equipped with coupes and sedans.

Electronics were also installed to help start climbing the steep slope. Separate conversation the brake mechanisms deserved - they had a function for automatically removing moisture, the ingress of which is inevitable in wet weather. Thus, the system prepares for the start of emergency braking as soon as the driver suddenly takes his foot off the accelerator pedal. At the same time, under overheating conditions brake mechanisms, the car automatically applies extra force when braking.

Restyling (2010-2013)

During the update, engineers tried to include almost all of their latest developments. The “AdaptiveDrive” technology, which was used on a crossover for the first time in the segment, caused a real sensation. It combined into one complex all the active components of the chassis - anti-roll bars with electronically controlled and active shock absorbers with variable stiffness function.

This approach practically eliminated roll in corners and wave buildup, since the electronics constantly analyze the situation and level the body.

Interior

There have also been a lot of changes in the interior. The most important thing is that it has become much bigger! And the engineers managed to use this change wisely - the second row is much more spacious, in addition, it became possible to order a 3rd row of seats, although it is only suitable for children. However, such a move will turn the SUV into a family car.

Has changed dashboard, outlines of the dashboard and center console. The seats are no less comfortable, but the ergonomics are thought out much better than its predecessor. All the keys and dial controls for controlling options are located much better, they are more convenient to use, and the box selector does not overlap them. The trunk is decent - from 620 to 1,750 liters of usable volume.

Options

It is worth noting that the crossover is fully equipped with electronics. There are 2 cameras - front and rear, supplemented by parking sensors. There is also Head-Up Display, with the function of projecting data directly onto Windshield. After restyling, the iDrive control system was improved, thanks to which you can use audio-video equipment, navigation and all electronic auxiliary systems.

An 8.8-inch display, DVD Entertainment, panoramic roof, 4-zone climate control, ventilated seats, and a heated steering wheel were available as options.

In 2009 BMW company released a sports BMW crossover X5M e70, which was a huge success. The fact is that many people love speed, but don’t buy sports cars due to lack of practicality. A this model will give its owner high capacity, comfort and at the same time speed, which made it possible to play well on sales.

Design

The car is different from the regular version, but most likely people who don’t understand cars are unlikely to find the difference. Those more or less knowledgeable will find the difference. In general, the front part of the car stands out with recesses in the hood, the optics of the car have not changed, there are still narrow headlights with angel eyes.

The radiator grille also remains the same, with two signature chrome nostrils. Quite massive aerodynamic bumper the other one, he looks menacing, which is what attracts him. There are huge air intakes that cool the brakes, and there are also grilles that lead air to the radiator.

The car's profile does not have as strongly inflated arches as we would like. The car has a mini molding that is painted in body color, and there is also a stamping line in the upper part. The turn signal repeater with chrome trim and the series logo looks beautiful.

Behind BMW crossover X5 M E70 looks aggressive, large headlights with beautiful filling. The trunk lid is quite impressive in size and has relief shapes that really complement the design of the crossover. Also at the top there is a large spoiler, which is equipped with a stop signal repeater. The trunk has, so to speak, two lids, the upper one is large and the lower one is small. At the back of the bumper there are reflectors and air intakes, which, on the contrary, divert hot air from the rear brake system. There is a small diffuser and 4 exhaust pipes that produce simply excellent sound.

Dimensions are slightly different from the civilian version:

• length – 4851 mm;
• width – 1994 mm;
• height – 1764 mm;
• wheelbase – 2933 mm;
• ground clearance - 180 mm.

Specifications

The most interesting part of this car, this is its technical part. There is an excellent engine installed here, it is a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8. This unit was installed on many cars. In general it produces 555 Horse power and 680 units of torque. As a result, it was possible to accelerate such a car to hundreds in 4.7 seconds, and maximum speed limited to 250 km/h.

In terms of gearbox, the situation here is as follows - the BMW X5M e70 is equipped with an automatic 6-speed gearbox. All torque is transmitted to all wheels thanks to the system. Consumption, of course, is high - 19 liters in quiet urban mode in the city, 11 liters on the highway.

The car's suspension is complex, fully independent, multi-link. The chassis is certainly stiff for a crossover, but compared to conventional sports sedans very comfortable. It allows the car to take turns perfectly, which affects the speed.

Interior

Inside, the model is practically no different from the simple civilian version. The model differs in the seats; there are sportier leather seats installed here. The seats are electrically adjustable, which is definitely a plus, and also provide excellent support for the body when turning. Back row flaunts a leather sofa that can accommodate 3 passengers. Behind is enough free space and hardly anyone will experience any discomfort.

Regarding the steering wheel, everything here is unfortunately rather simple. The steering wheel is exactly the same as the regular version, although it would seem that there should be hints of sport. Sure, there are gear shift paddles, but that's not enough to tell you that this car can go crazy.

The steering wheel is leather and has buttons for the audio system and a heating button. The instrument panel is quite simple and is designed in BMW style. Large analogue gauges with chrome surrounds containing fuel level and oil temperature sensors inside. There is also an uninformative on-board computer.

In the center console of the BMW X5 M e70 we see a neatly inserted 6.5-inch display to display proprietary multimedia and navigation system. Below them are air deflectors, and below them is a separate climate control unit. The climate control unit consists of two so-called knobs, buttons and a monitor. Then we can notice a small block with buttons that are made to change radio stations, and there is also a CD slot there.

The tunnel will immediately please you with a large box for small items. In the same area we can notice a stylish gear selector, which is equipped with buttons, perhaps this is not the best solution. Nearby there is a washer and several keys that are responsible for controlling the multimedia system. There are also cup holders, a parking brake button and an armrest.

The car has a good trunk with electric drive for 2 lids. The luggage compartment volume is 620 liters, and if you also fold the seats, you will get as much as 1750 liters, which will allow you to transport more cargo if necessary.

Price

Such a miracle of technology as the BMW X5M e70 will definitely not cost much; there are options on the secondary market, and there are many of them. On average, you can buy this car for 2,000,000 rubles, which is basically inexpensive. Regarding reliability, this is a controversial issue, many positive feedback and no less negative in this regard.

The car is equipped with:

• leather as covering;
• X-Drive;
• 6 airbags;
• electrically adjustable seats;
• heated seats;
• climate control;
• Cruise control;
• pactronics;
• full electrical package;
• light and rain sensors;
• great music with great sound;
• memory of electrical adjustments.

Optionally, the model could receive:

• front seat ventilation;
• heated rear row;
• rear view camera;
• navigation system;
• keyless access;
• electric trunk lid;
• for some reason AUX.

Basically this great crossover for a young audience who want a comfortable, roomy and at the same time fast car. The only problem is its reliability, we will not dissuade you from buying if you have already decided, we also will not recommend it, decide for yourself.

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The second generation BMW X5 (serial designation E70) replaced its predecessor on the American continent in November 2006, and in Europe at the beginning of 2007. The Bavarian crossover, like the previous X5, was assembled for all markets without exception in the USA - in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2010, the X5 underwent restyling, during which the front and rear lighting equipment, front bumper and fenders were changed. Adjustments were also made to the line of power units, and instead of the 6-speed automatic transmission, an 8-speed one was installed.

Fans of the Bavarian crossover, who have traveled hundreds of thousands of kilometers on the first E53, claim that the second generation turned out to be much more successful. Owners of the E70 note a higher level of comfort and better endurance and reliability. But don’t delude yourself, having gotten rid of a number of old “sores” of the E53, the new E70 has acquired its own.

Engines

Initially, the second generation BMW X5 was equipped with atmospheric gasoline engines: in-line six N52 3.0si (272 hp) and V8 N62 4.8i (355 hp). As well as a diesel inline six-cylinder M57 unit with a displacement of 3.0 liters in two versions: 3.0d (235 hp) and 3.0sd - with two turbochargers (286 hp). Since 2008, the 3.0sd diesel engine (286 hp) began to be designated 35d, and in 2009 another modification, 35d, with a power of 265 hp appeared.

After restyling in April 2010, turbocharged engines began to be installed instead of naturally aspirated gasoline engines: 3-liter N55 35i (306 hp) and 8-cylinder V8 4.4 liters with two turbines N63 50i (407 hp) . Diesel engines have also changed. Now they were represented by the 3-liter N57 in the following versions: 30d (245 hp), the previous 35d (265 hp), the new 3-liter with 2 turbines 40d (306 hp) and from 2011 M50d (381 hp).

A peculiarity of 3-liter gasoline engines assembled before November 2008 is the knocking of hydraulic compensators when cold or after several short runs without complete warming up. In such cases, BMW prescribed replacement of the cylinder head assembly. A cheaper way is to replace only the hydraulic compensators. But in both the first and second cases, the knocking soon appeared again.

A 3-liter naturally aspirated engine periodically requires replacement of the ventilation valve crankcase gases(КВКГ), built into the valve cover. The reason is that the crankcase gas outlet channels become clogged, which in winter can lead to them freezing and squeezing out the oil. The predecessor had the same problem. Despite the improvements, it was not possible to completely get rid of the shortcoming. But the service life of the KVKG has increased to 50-60 thousand km. The cost of a new cover at dealers is about 15-20 thousand rubles, in auto parts stores - about 3-5 thousand rubles. On this motor There are problems with the VANOS gas distribution system with a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand km. When the system valves jam, the engine begins to stall after starting, fuel consumption and sometimes oil consumption increases. The price of “treatment” is 11-16 thousand rubles.

On vehicles with the 35i engine, there have been several cases of the need to replace a failed engine ECU. A new unit costs about 100 thousand rubles.

The naturally aspirated 4.8i is perhaps the most reliable in the E70 engine line. With a mileage of more than 80-100 thousand km, oil consumption may increase due to hardened valve stem seals. By this time, the crankshaft oil seals may also leak.

The twin-turbo 50i receives large thermal loads due to turbochargers in the camber of the block. Oil consumption of 1-2 liters per 1,000 km after 50-60 thousand km is a common phenomenon. Seizures in the cylinders and wear of the turbines also occur (oil begins to leak). The similar engine in the BMW X5M is practically free of these problems - thanks to better cooling engine oil and the engine itself, due to larger radiators.

Diesel units require replacement fuel filter at least once every 40,000 km, but more often is better. Cost of a new one original filter about 1600 rubles, analogue - about 900 rubles. The particulate filter runs for more than 100-120 thousand km. Replacement with a new one from dealers will cost 100,000 rubles. A more budget-friendly way is to cut out the old filter and reflash the engine ECU.

Air filter diesel engine For correct installation requires certain skills. Many auto mechanics, not having them, neglect the replacement technology - they roughly “shove” the filter into its place. As a result, the base of the filter is destroyed, and the air, bypassing it, directly enters the engine. This significantly reduces the life of the motor. With the arrival of frost diesel BMW X5 starts to start with difficulty. In the vast majority of cases, the fault for this lies solely with the “sagging” battery.

At 3.0d there is a failure of the turbine vacuum valve, and at 3.0sd there is a failure of the turbine pressure converter. Owners of BMW X5 engines with a diesel 35d note the presence extraneous noise(resembling the noise of a belt or roller), appearing during intense acceleration in the speed range of 2500-3000 rpm. This noise does not progress and is not a sign of a malfunction. The sound only annoys the owners.

Engines also have common weak points. Among them is a broken drive belt roller bolt. mounted units on cars assembled in 2008-2009. Cars with potential possible malfunction fell under the BMW recall campaign. With a mileage of more than 60-100 thousand km, the radiator often leaks (about 8 thousand rubles). A little later, after 100-120 thousand km, most likely, you will have to replace the electric pump. Dealers will ask about 25-30 thousand rubles for a replacement. In the online spare parts store, you can purchase a similar one for 8,000 rubles.

A cracked engine sump is a disease of the BMW X5 E70. In most cases, the reason is the tightening torque of the drain bolt is exceeded. To replace the pan, you must hang the engine. A new pallet in official services costs about 25,000 rubles, and replacement work will require about 18,000 rubles.

Transmission

For those who like to “anneal”, the servo motor often fails at 80-100 thousand km transfer case. The assembled transfer case costs about 120,000 rubles, the servomotor costs about 30,000 rubles. On pre-restyling E70s, they often fail rear gearbox- with a mileage of more than 80-120 thousand km. The cost of a new gearbox is about 90-100 thousand rubles.

On the pre-restyling 6-speed automatic transmission from ZF, the mechatronics adapter often “breaks” in cold weather. In this case, the car does not drive, and the driving modes are reset to “P” (parking). The fragile plastic walls of the adapter cannot withstand the pressure of thickened oil. The cost of a new adapter is small: 1500 rubles from dealers and only 300-500 rubles in a spare parts store. Since June 2008, the adapter has received thicker walls, and similar problem does not arise.

After the 100,000 km mark, shocks may appear after stopping or when changing gears - from 1st to 2nd or from 3rd to 4th. There are several ways to solve the problem. First you need to change the oil followed by adaptation of the box. If the shocks remain, you can reflash the box ECU. In rare cases, it comes to expensive replacement of mechatronics.

With a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km, the automatic transmission pan may leak. The cost of a new one in official services is about 18,000 rubles, in online spare parts stores it is cheaper - about 3-8 thousand rubles. The pan can also crack if the tightening torque is exceeded. drain plug. By this time, the automatic transmission sealing sleeve may become “snotty” (600 rubles).

Chassis

The second generation X5 suspension is considered stronger than its predecessor. The main consumables are levers and rods with a service life of about 80-120 thousand km. E70 was optionally equipped rear air suspension, and for versions with three rows of seats it is required. The service life of pneumatic elements (pillows) is about 60-100 thousand km. The cost of one air spring is about 8-9 thousand rubles. Wheel bearings serve more than 50-80 thousand km.

BMW X5 equipped with the Active Drive system (optional) have high performance stability and controllability. Active stabilizers play a significant role in this. On E70s assembled before April 2008, the active front stabilizer began to rattle loudly with the onset of cold weather. Cost of a new one front stabilizer from dealers about 70-80 thousand rubles, in the online spare parts store - about 40,000 rubles.

Body and interior

Over time, streaks appear and the edges around the windows become cloudy. A set of new edgings costs about 70,000 rubles, but after a while dots and streaks appear on them again.

Headlight washer covers high speed may break. This happens especially often in winter, when the cold weather “squeezes” the washer nozzle out of the bumper, and it cannot return to its original state. The cost of a new unpainted cap is about 900 rubles, and assembled with a nozzle - about 2,000 rubles.

Panoramic glass often breaks, and the mechanism that drives it jams. Water in the cabin may appear due to clogged drains under the windshield or in the panorama. A clogged drain under the master brake cylinder can lead to water flooding of the engine ECU with all the ensuing financial consequences (about 100,000 rubles). Washer line rear window Over time, it dries out and loses its elasticity, which very coldy may cause pipe failure in the center of the console, under the driver's seat, or in the left rear wing. It is better to replace the leaking line with a VAZ analogue.

The interior, contrary to expectations, often disappoints with its “cheap” squeak. Owners are often forced to resort to sizing plastic elements interior finishing with noise-vibration-absorbing materials. In addition, you have to wrap the trunk lid lock brackets and hinges with electrical tape rear seats. Extraneous sounds The trunk shelf also makes noise. When warming up a cold interior, the air ducts may crackle.

On BMW X5 older than 5 years, the varnish on the decorative wood-look inserts is cracking. Little things like erasable control button icons cause confusion air conditioning system, cracks and destruction of the buttons for turning on the seat ventilation, abrasion of the rubberized layer on the steering wheel spokes (on dorestayle). Over time, the top lining of the glove compartment lid peels off, preventing it from opening.

Electrics

On pre-restyling BMW X5, seals often leak rear lights, which leads to oxidation and corrosion of electrical contacts on the board. The cost of a new flashlight is about 3-5 thousand rubles. There are also questions about the front optics. Headlight glasses crack, and through the cracks moisture gets into the ignition units, causing them to fail. In addition, over time, the headlight reflector becomes cloudy, burns out and crumbles.

There are frequent cases of software “glitches” of the handbrake unit. At the same time, the car becomes parking brake and is not removed from it. The cost of a used unit is about 10,000 rubles, the cost of repairs is about 8,000 rubles. Dealers replace a faulty unit for 30-35 thousand rubles.

There are cases of short circuiting of heated seats and burning of the driver's seat cushion trim.

The climate control system sometimes starts to malfunction. It is possible to “bring the system back to life” after resetting the terminal. Due to deformation of the plastic partition and the microfilter housing, “water from the street” can get to the contacts of the damper servomotor. As a result, the contacts become oxidized and the dampers can no longer be controlled. Servo drive functionality is restored after cleaning the contacts. Dealers replace the servo drive for 3-4 thousand rubles.

The health of the “electrical” part of the E70 largely depends on the condition battery. Due to the large number of consumers, it can be discharged after 2-3 years of operation. The consequences become obvious with the arrival of frost. Dealers are ready to provide a new original gel battery costing about 20-25 thousand rubles, in a spare parts store an analogue is available for 5-8 thousand rubles. New battery it is necessary to “register”, otherwise there will be problems with charging it. The cost of such a procedure at dealers is about 3-5 thousand rubles, in third-party specialized services - about 500-1500 rubles.

Conclusion

The second generation BMW X5 has driven quite a lot on Russian roads. As a rule, engines and gearbox (except for the ill-fated adapter) do not require outside intervention. Small design flaws that you wouldn’t expect from such an eminent manufacturer are very disappointing. And what about the creaking of the interior, like some Chinese car! But, despite everything, fans of the BMW X5 remain faithful to their car and are ready to invest money in it again and again, forgiving minor whims.