BMW X5 First generation (E53) - Facelift (2004 - 2006)

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First generation (E53) - Facelift of BMW X5 has been in production since 2004 by 2006.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has increased by 119 lbs.
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BMW X5 First generation (E53) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV |
Engine options | N62B48, 4.8L V-8, 362 HP, 361 lb/ft |
M62B44, 4.4L V-8, 286 HP, 325 lb/ft | |
M54B30, 3.0L I-6, 228 HP, 221 lb/ft | |
Length | 183.70 in |
Width | 73.70 in |
Height | 67.2 - 67.5 in |
Wheelbase | 111.00 in |
Curb weight | 4652 - 5016 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front Headroom | 39.90 in |
Rear Headroom | 38.50 in |
Front shoulder room | 58.00 in |
Rear shoulder room | 57.20 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 24.30 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 15 - 16/21 - 22 |
Towing capacity | 6000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.2 - 9.3 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.9 - 16.7 sec |
BMW X5 Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the BMW X5 First generation (E53) - Facelift production period from 2004 to 2006 drivers have reported 291 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.
Model Year | Complaints |
2006 X5 |
154
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2005 X5 |
77
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2004 X5 |
60
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while driving 3 mph another vehicle crashed into the front side quarter panel... |
92
~ 61087 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM danger! fire hazard on 2006 bmw x5. heated seats get extremely hot on driver side left side under the drivers |
40
~ 78814 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle... |
29
~ 89221 miles |
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the electric seat heater on the driver's side caught... |
29
~ 78801 miles |
ENGINE approximately 1 month after having our bmw serviced for an oil change at our local dealer the "check engine oil... |
26
~ 83842 miles |
POWER TRAIN after driving for an extended period intermittently the transmission gear slips with big jolt when accelerating from 5-10 miles uphill. |
16
~ 65769 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my right tail light keeps burning out causing my brake light not to work. i didn't know this until i... |
11
~ 55029 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil separator problem with 2006 bmw x5 caused engine to shut down in the middle of the highway. i'm told... |
10
~ 87106 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER driving on the highway about 50 mph no vehicles near us no trees not even a bridge around us and... |
9
~ 69337 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this is about a leased 2006 bmw x5. i was parking the car & had applied the footbrake when the... |
9
~ 67719 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while driving 30 mph another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's... |
9
~ 62050 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated the transmission would not downshift properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transmission... |
9
~ 36044 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE shattering or exploding sunroofs on bmw vehicles. upon doing my on-line research it has become apparent that on several models... |
8
~ 69314 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while driving 30 mph another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's... |
8
~ 68195 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left cigarette lighter came apart center console opens on its... |
7
~ 65766 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM approximately 1 month after having our bmw serviced for an oil change at our local dealer the "check engine oil... |
6
~ 112667 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE oil separator problem with 2006 bmw x5 caused engine to shut down in the middle of the highway. i'm told... |
6
~ 310250 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS heated seats were getting hotter the past couple of uses...until today when i warmed up the car (approximately 3 minutes).... |
6
~ 100717 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this is about a leased 2006 bmw x5. i was parking the car & had applied the footbrake when the... |
5
~ 66610 miles |
SUSPENSION suspension problems. very very bumpy rough ride. *tr... |
5
~ 23340 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY rear section of moon roof will not close so car can not be in rain or washed as it will |
4
~ 67058 miles |
STEERING i already filed complaints for a failed brake booster master cylinder pump water pump leaking coolant power steering pump leaking... |
4
~ 41363 miles |
STRUCTURE bought the my car about 3 months ago i noticed water leaking from the top console i took it back... |
3
~ 26333 miles |
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 mph the... |
3
~ 134250 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated the transmission would not downshift properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transmission... |
3
~ 24967 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. while attempting to exit the vehicle the door independently closed. the contact's... |
2
~ 71000 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my bmx 5 (2004) stalls occasionally at low speeds. this has occurred 4 times in the last three months. the... |
2
~ 92000 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS defect in the driver side airbag sensor. *tr... |
2
~ 19000 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the... |
2
~ 43600 miles |
PARKING BRAKE this is about a leased 2006 bmw x5. i was parking the car & had applied the footbrake when the... |
2
~ 60000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC tl* the contact previously owned a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that he had an issue with the brake... |
2
~ 23738 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle the air bag... |
2
~ 53501 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING hid lights from other cars are blinding me from behind. *jb... |
2
~ 28100 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left cigarette lighter came apart center console opens on its... |
2
~ 17780 miles |
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS my vehicle has had the recall for the air bag completed. the light continues to come back for the passenger |
1
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SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5 equipped with continental extremecontact dws tires size: 255/50/19 (na). upon inspection of... |
1
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NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the navigation screen in the vehicle failed to... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER rear wiper and wiper fluid pump stopped working during a rain storm. i could not see through the rear window... |
1
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EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine light went on and stayed on therefore made an appointment with the dealer. i did not notice any... |
1
~ 85000 miles |
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE the panoramic roof on my 2005 x5 bmw stuck in the vent position. the rear glass would not retract. my... |
1
~ 98000 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1) cruise will not take into action when less then 15 mph--- and you have to be in accelerate to... |
1
~ 51000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i am reporting a design flaw with bmw and a major safety issue. i have had 2 oil separators go... |
1
~ 27260 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the... |
1
~ 56200 miles |
CHILD SEAT this complaint is regarding the sunshine kids monterey booster seat model no. us15000 (which is not listed under make and... |
1
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TIRES i bought 4 triangle tires made in china and cannot balance them. they make alot of noise when driving. i |
1
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TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. she stated that the passenger tail lights failed to illuminate. the dealer stated... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads wear out within 35 000 klm on bmw x5. not covered under extended warranty and the average for... |
1
~ 21600 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads wear out within 35 000 klm on bmw x5. not covered under extended warranty and the average for... |
1
~ 21600 miles |
DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR steering wheel vibrations on high speed on highways. when braking car merges to left. i am not sure of the... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left cigarette lighter came apart center console opens on its... |
1
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HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE nhtsa recall campaign 04v344000 concerning engine control module/engine stalling. after having the new digital engine management control unit installed the... |
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How to improve the appearance of your BMW X5 and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your BMW X5 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Style Black Flo...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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30PCS Fender Flare Clips, Rocker Mouldin...
- Material: You can find from the photo that it is made of very high-quality material, made of black nylon material, push-on, quick-fastening, and won't break or break easily during use.
- Dimensions: Top Head Dimensions: 14...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatib...
- Universal Fitment 22x20 inch. Please Measure Your Vehicle Length And Dimensions Prior to Purchasing
- Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Unpainted Black
- Package includes: 1x Rear Diffuser
- Bolt-on Installation, Instructions NOT included, Professional Installation is Highly...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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IKON MOTORSPORTS, Compatible with 66"-71...
- This products are suitable for Most Universal Cars. NOTE: Please check the size picture and measure the width of your car before buying.
- Style: A Style | Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Gloss Black
- Package...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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