Despite the price and BMW’s reputation, this series of X5 was not without its problems. Specific to the diesel-engined versions was a raft of things to watch out for when shopping for a second-hand X5 ...

From “D.W.” (December 2012): “I can’t believe I fell victim to this design fault and didn’t realise until I went looking for the information after the event. The front wheel on my newly purchased ...

You should never consider a car as an investment, just a depreciating asset, unless you're lucky enough to have a rare classic Porsche or Ferrari in the garage. The V10-engined M5 is definitely a ...

Many BMW X5s will have been used as family holdalls, so check the interior and the seats for damage, especially the leather trim. Don’t forget to stand up on the sills with the doors open and check ...

Some turbo-charged cars may have defective fuel pumps, company says. Oct. 26, 2010 — -- BMW has issued a voluntary recall of some 130,000 vehicles that are equipped with twin-turbo engines just ...

This is not a hate-editorial, despite the fact that some of our readers will rather see it this way. It's just about the real facts: BMW has obviously not tested the new R1200GS as thoroughly as they ...

Hard-driven X5s eat through tyres, brakes and steering bushes. And, remember that with a 4x4, it is advisable to change all four tyres at once. Older diesels experience problems with fuel injection ...