Joop's 2010 X5///M Project Thread

[JupiterBMW]

I suppose its time to start a project thread for the X5. As most of you know, the vehicle was purchased for my wife, but I bought an ///M version so that I could enjoy it too, as I not only traded in her car for this, but also sold my ZHP. This thread will document the maintenance, mods, and fun I have with this vehicle. Excited to figure out a few one off custom ideas as well as bolt on some upgrades. Of course, some maintenance and cleanup will be done first. Overall though, a good starting point.

2010 BMW X5 ///M
Silverstone II metallic
Black Nappa leather
Piano Black Trim
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Premium Sound Package
Comfort Access
High Gloss Roof Rails
Power Tailgate

It has a lot of other options as well, but what's listed are only non-standard options not already included on the ///M model. So, to us, it feels pretty loaded up. Of course, it has mounds of power, but its still plenty drivable in "normal" mode. Overall, I think we'll love the vehicle, it brings a great blend of utility vehicle and performance toy.

Maintenance needed:
-Slight clunk/rattle over bumps... Front swaybar end links purchased in hopes it'll do the trick.
-Emissions light kicked on... Right bank O2 sensor.
-Rear brakes are 3500 miles from being due.

Mods so far:
BMW Performance CF Front Splitter
BMW Performance CF Mirror Covers
BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills
Black Fender Gills
Black Badges
OEM Euro Clear Front Corner Lenses
BMW 21" Style 239 wheels, 21x10" and 21x11.5"
BMW OEM LED interior bulbs
Yellow powdercoated brake calipers
Tinted windows (Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 35% and Llumar AirBlue80)


There will surely be additions to both the maintenance and the mod list! But for now, I think we're well on our way. I'll update the below list as time goes on...

08/28/14- 31,765 miles- Purchased
12/03/14- 35,517- Front swaybar end links
12/08/14- 35,472- Oil service and swap out spark plugs
01/08/15- 37,023- Replace iDrive Controller
01/11/15- 37,119- Replace O2 sensor, Bank 2, sensor 2 (passenger side, post cat)
01/15/15- 37,xxx- Install K&N intake filters
02/04/15- 38,019- Replaced Vaccum pump and turbo intake tube seals
03/25/15- 39,697- Brake fluid flush/bleed, replaced cabin microfilters
03/30/15- 39,923- Replace brake pads, Centric Posi-Quiet, all 4 wheels