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