2003 E53 x5 4.6is

For Sale $9,500
 

: Details :
 

140K Miles
Clean TX Title
Car Fax available to buyer
Dealer Service History Available (to buyer only)

• Engine:
    Timing chains repalced 4/24 @ 140,374mi
      Parts replaced with: BMW parts (2yr warranty):
        All timing chain components including BOTH VANOS UNITS along with crank shaft chain drive sprocket
        Lower timing cover gasket set
        Valley Cover plate
        Rear PCV plate and drain hoses
        Main cap bolts
        Connecting rod Bolts
        Rear Coolant Cover gaskets
        Front / Rear main seals
        (complete 4 page 3200$ BMW parts Invoice available to buyer for BMW 2 yr parts warranty)
        Engine mounts
        Fan Clutch
        Oil Filter Housing

    Replaced with aftermarket parts:
        Upper Oil pan gasket
        Lower Oil pan gasket
        Elring Upper Timing Cover gaskets
        Elring Valve Cover gaskets
        Elring coil cover gaskets
        Elring injector o-rings
        Elring front/rear cover plate seals
        Victor Reinz Exhaust manifold Gaskets to cylinder head
        Mann engine air filter
        Mann oil filter
        Febein Water Pump Pulley (OE had a small chip in the outer edge)
        Bosch Starter (bindex bearing was missing)
        Coolant hose - Expansion tank to upper radiator hose
        Oil filter drain hose
 

• Transmission:
    Replaced at dealer @ 127,262 miles

• Interior
    Previous owner took immaculate care of this vehicle
        Small approx 1.5" x 1.5" section of Alcantara material from Driver Front seat back missing from 141k miles of wear (see PICTURE)
        Driver front seat bottom fabric worn/loose from 141k miles of wear
        Steering wheel has been replaced
        Rear sliding cargo platform has been repaired (one aluminum sliding clamp bracket was cracked)
        E46 Sport steering wheel purchased from dealer
        Driver front window regulator
        BM54 radio causing draw, replaced with Land Rover alt option

• Exterior
    Aftermarket Headlights - installed by dealer per previous owner request
    Aftermarket Tail Lights - installed by dealer per previous owner request

• Exhaust: Modified
    Resonator delete with Jones Exhaust Stamped Steel to factory muffler section - (link to picture - to be added)

• Tires: Continental Extreme Contact
    Front Driver            DOT 1022 7/32
    Front Passenger       DOT 1020 6/32
    Rear Driver             DOT 2220 7/32
    Rear Passenger        DOT 1020 7/32
                                  (DOT# = 2 digit Week 2 digit Year)

• Brakes: BMW
    Front Pads                12mm
    Front Rotor               35.0mm / minimum 34.4mm
    Rear Pad                   7mm
    Rear Rotor                18.9mm / minimum 18.4mm

• Additionally Coded to vehicle
    Roll windows up/down with key fob
    Roll windows one touch up/down with door open

• 2 OEM Keys included, both work

• Battery replaced with OE at 140,544 miles

• Any of the "Needs List" (below) can be installed by myself 17 yr BMW Master Technician at additional cost

Needs List :
(Parts budget for this build exceeded the build budget) over $3700 BMW, $350 Rock auto, $80 Exhaust and more for misc parts along the way

Main drive belt has slight noise from age and or coolant contamination from previous repairs + replace all belt drive components as best practice
Front Drive Shaft & Transfer case sprocket (due to wear - not striped, but worn)
Radiator is original
Upper/Lower Radiator Hose when radiator gets replaced

 

Videos:

• Cold Start - need to add
• Operating Temp Idle - need to add
• Operating Temp Rev - need to add

Picture Gallery:
Engine out repair

 

Picture Gallery:
Photo Booth

 

Videos:

1st walk around in shop
Inspection
Valve seals 1
Valve seals 2
Valve seals 3
Valve seals 4
Valve seals 5
Valve seals 6
Valve seals 7
Rear Engine
Engine Timed
1st start, warm and revs after repairs
11/10/25 coldstart pt1 - temperature
11/10/25 coldstart pt2 - startup