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Post by Martin on Jul 1, 2019 10:22:53 GMT
I've just had to take the first unscheduled trip to a BMW garage since I got the first 5 back in 2009. OK, the 520d did lunch a turbo at 120k miles, but up to now that's the only issue I've had, not even a rattle or squeak.
A couple of weeks ago I spotted some oil on the drive, not a large amount, just a couple of drops. I didn't think it would be the 7, but I checked at the hotel a few days later and the same pattern of drops were there. I checked the oil and it asked for 1 litre, which isn't much more than I'd expect to put in as it's 15k miles since the last service/oil change, so not a big leak. I booked it in for this morning as I can work from home and after having a good look at it, they've decided it's coming from somewhere around the turbo, which is located in the V of the engine. Not a quick job, so they need it for a couple of days to strip that part of the engine down and find out where it's coming from and what needs replacing. "You'll be pleased it's still under warranty' was the cheery greeting from the service rep.
Clearly not a breakdown (non or otherwise!) and thanks to them letting me know quickly and getting me straight in a car which I can keep until Saturday (my next opportunity to get to Bedford), not a lot of hassle, but my expectation is zero hassle so it's failed.
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 1, 2019 10:46:51 GMT
Tsk.
What have they given you as a loaner?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 11:10:39 GMT
Not a bad result tbh.
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Post by Martin on Jul 1, 2019 11:11:29 GMT
Tsk. What have they given you as a loaner? A well specced X5 |
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Post by Alex on Jul 1, 2019 11:46:23 GMT
I imagine half the time will be spent finding the engine under all the plastic covers. A car of that age shouldn’t be getting oil leaks so it is disappointing but they’ve seen you quickly and given you a decent loan car rather than a boggo 1 series so there’s not much more the dealer could do.
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Post by Martin on Jul 1, 2019 11:49:35 GMT
I imagine half the time will be spent finding the engine under all the plastic covers. A car of that age shouldn’t be getting oil leaks so it is disappointing but they’ve seen you quickly and given you a decent loan car rather than a boggo 1 series so there’s not much more the dealer could do. I agree, they've done everything you'd expect so far without having to be pushed. |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 1, 2019 11:49:59 GMT
Ouch! Sounds terminal, better get rid!  |
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Post by Martin on Jul 1, 2019 11:55:17 GMT
Ouch! Sounds terminal, better get rid! I usually don't need much of an excuse to think about the next car, but there's nothing I'd want to replace it with under £100k. Due to my mileage, that's stretching my man maths skills beyond breaking point! |
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Post by Martin on Jul 1, 2019 13:06:09 GMT
On a positive note, I'll be covering 600 miles in the next 4 days, so that's a bit less depreciation and wear & tear on the 750  |
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Post by Tim on Jul 1, 2019 13:12:38 GMT
It'll be interesting to see what sort of economy the X5 returns.
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 1, 2019 13:47:50 GMT
Assume it's some sort of 3.0 diesel?
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Post by Martin on Jul 1, 2019 13:50:51 GMT
Assume it's some sort of 3.0 diesel? Yes (there's a test drive thread if you're bored at work), it's the 30d, so 265hp and 0-62 in 6.5 seconds. Thanks to a combination of fakery and optional sports exhaust, it sounds like a V8 diesel rather than straight 6. |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jul 2, 2019 9:01:59 GMT
I wonder how much that would cost out of warranty?!
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Post by Martin on Jul 2, 2019 9:08:39 GMT
I wonder how much that would cost out of warranty?! Several hundred £ just to find the leak I suspect, then it depends what the issue is. I’d never run it without a warranty. |
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Post by Martin on Jul 2, 2019 9:21:02 GMT
It'll be interesting to see what sort of economy the X5 returns. 39.8mpg on a 160 mile mainly motorway journey with very little traffic. The 750 will do 43-44 in the same route. As I’d get 14p per mile in a 3.0 diesel vs 22p in a petrol over 2 litre, running the X5 would cost me £1600 a year more than the 750. |
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 2, 2019 10:05:50 GMT
That's madness.
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 2, 2019 11:39:56 GMT
This just goes to show the folly of running a tall, heavy SUV as a motorway car instead of something better suited to the purpose.
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Post by Martin on Jul 2, 2019 18:13:00 GMT
Mmmmmnnnn....should I be concerned that the GPS positioning has been switched off?!
Was curious for some reason so looked on the app. I know it was locked at 10:42 this morning and the current mileage, but I didn’t make a record of what it was when I dropped it off, so would have to try and work it out from the last fill up.
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 2, 2019 18:31:54 GMT
Undergoing a large job like that, the first thing on the list would be disconnect the battery.
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Post by Martin on Jul 2, 2019 18:37:25 GMT
I get that, but in the App it has everything activated other than the GPS. Maybe that is what happens when the battery is disconnected.
Thanks, feel happier now. But will still check the mileage!
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Post by Alex on Jul 2, 2019 21:48:20 GMT
I get that, but in the App it has everything activated other than the GPS. Maybe that is what happens when the battery is disconnected. Thanks, feel happier now. But will still check the mileage! I doubt it’ll b3 doing many miles whilst the engine’s in bits! |
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Post by PG on Jul 3, 2019 12:36:55 GMT
I get that, but in the App it has everything activated other than the GPS. Maybe that is what happens when the battery is disconnected. Thanks, feel happier now. But will still check the mileage! I wonder if they backed up all your settings before disconnecting the battery...... |
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Post by Martin on Jul 3, 2019 15:18:56 GMT
I get that, but in the App it has everything activated other than the GPS. Maybe that is what happens when the battery is disconnected. Thanks, feel happier now. But will still check the mileage! I wonder if they backed up all your settings before disconnecting the battery...... I’d forgotten about that..... |
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Post by Martin on Jul 4, 2019 18:49:59 GMT
GPS still switched off, but it’s parked up with the bonnet, boot and all the windows open..... Tried to get an update this afternoon, still being assessed was the answer then someone was supposed to call me back with a proper update but no call.
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Post by Martin on Jul 5, 2019 9:14:45 GMT
Just had an update, the leak was coming from the oil feed pipe to the turbos. Pipe replaced but it needs a clip which they don’t have in stock, so they have had to order it from Germany. The system says it’s been despatched but it hasn’t arrived yet, so a few more days in the X5. If it isn’t sorted on Monday it will be another week, as I’m flying to Switzerland on Wednesday for a work trip to watch the TDF (over the border....).
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Post by Martin on Jul 15, 2019 16:56:05 GMT
It's back! The clip was on back order so didn't arrive until Friday afternoon. What a magnificent machine it is, really happy to get it back |
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Post by PG on Jul 15, 2019 17:08:51 GMT
It's back! The clip was on back order so didn't arrive until Friday afternoon. What a magnificent machine it is, really happy to get it back Bet you're glad! |
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Post by Martin on Jul 15, 2019 17:19:33 GMT
It's back! The clip was on back order so didn't arrive until Friday afternoon. What a magnificent machine it is, really happy to get it back Bet you're glad! Really glad, it's like having a new car! |
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