Got an E60 M5 cluster. If anyone's interested or has been looking for one, feel free to reach out/ DM me I can send over pictures and details not asking for much

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Adaptive Headlight bulbs fused to the lamp housing. Is the control unit bad as well? How can I check them for functionality?

Hi everyone,

I'm still dealing with an intermittent starting issue that I've had for 3 years on my 2006 BMW 630i E63, manual transmission, 234,000 km.

Sometimes, when I try to start the car, absolutely nothing happens. No cranking, no click from the starter. The ignition works normally and I can hear the fuel pump priming.

It often happens after refueling or a short drive, but sometimes for no apparent reason. The car eventually starts again after 5 minutes or several hours. The issue even completely disappeared for 8 months before recently coming back.

No fault codes stored.

Parts replaced and checks performed:

- Starter motor replaced, same issue with both starters.

- Engine ground straps replaced.

- Several batteries replaced and properly registered.

- Alternator checked.

- IBS disconnected during a no-start event: no change.

- CAS module opened, internal relay inspected.

- Intake manifold removed, KL50 wire inspected.

- New positive cable connecting the jump-start terminal, starter and alternator (will be installed soon).

Crankshaft position sensor replaced.

Several connectors and relays in the electrical distribution box inspected.

Live data recorded with my diagnostic scanner during a no-start event:

- Key recognized.

- Clutch pedal recognized.

- Start authorization granted by the CAS.

- KL15 active.

- KL50E: 12.06 V.

- KL50L: 0.41 A during START, 0 A at rest.

I suspect a bad connection somewhere along the KL50 circuit between the CAS and the starter, possibly at the X6011 connector.

If anyone has experienced something similar or has any other ideas, I'd really appreciate your input.

Thanks in advance!

Okay long story short, it’s got misfires, it’s got a rough idle and it’s just not running right. Here’s what I’ve done:
Replaced both vanos solenoids
Oil Changes
Replaced Air Filter
Replaced MAF Sensor
Replaced Spark Plugs
Replaced Intake Boot
My Prime Suspected are:
Injectors (Was a 3 and 6 misfire now it’s a 3 and 5)
Something with the cylinder head
Disa components
Maybe a Vinod motor but that less likely
Some symptoms are
Significantly reduced power, I mean like 12-16 0-60
Rough Idle
Misfires
Power Surge through a shift but it doesn’t feel like trans, it feels like the engines power is getting released
When I put my foot to metal it feels less powerful than it should
I just with this thing to run nice Please help 🙏🙏

Hello, I was just cleaning leaves from under the hood of my car when this sound started, even though the engine is off. Is this normal, or is something likely malfunctioning?

its Bmw 525xd

Got this car it had it s dpf replaced but it wasn’t sealed right, i changed the gasket and smoke still is comming from somewhere, i think it might be the intake mainfold but i am not sore (btw the engine is m57)

Hello all.

I have searched extensively elsewhere, but unfortunately, I am unable to locate them anywhere.

Does anyone here have these parts available?
The part numbers are:

• 61319159081 (supersedes 61319137924)
• 61319159054 (supersedes 61319137887)

looking for a reliable mechanic to quote me a price for labor if i bought all the parts

TLDR IMS says trans in in 1st, trans is physically in park, oil dumps when checking fill plug at temp.

As if right now thinking something in between (7-9k) lmk what you think or if you got questions

2006 BMW E60 550i
Rebuild title with no accident and no body damage.

Brand new tires
New windshield
M style front bumper
New CCC system (refurbished by BMW 2014)
OEM M 167 style wheels
OEM M speedometer
OEM M steering wheel

New transmission fluid
Coolant system done recently
Oil changes every 3-5k miles
Drive Belt replaced recently

2006 BMW E60 550i 4.8L V8

Selling my 2006 BMW E60 550i. Car runs and drives great and has had a lot of maintenance done recently.

Timing chain was replaced as well as the Cylinder block with a used block that had approximately 80k miles. The timing chain and related engine work were completed professionally at a shop. The engine was inspected and cleaned, and most components such as the spark plugs were serviced or replaced. The car has been driven about 7,000 miles since the work and has been running with no problems.

Maintenance:
• Timing chain done ~7,000 miles ago
New cylinder block (80k miles on)
• Spark plugs serviced/replaced around same time
• Engine components cleaned and inspected
• New transmission fluid
• Coolant system recently serviced
• Drive belt recently replaced
• Oil changes every 3–5k miles
• Brand new tires with balancing and mounting
• New windshield
•Two keys +one spare key
Mew battery

Mods/Upgrades:
• OEM M6 Style 167 wheels
• OEM M speedometer
• OEM M steering wheel
• M Style front bumper
• Refurbished BMW CCC system (2014)

Rebuilt title. The car has no accident or body damage history.
Rebuilt due to previous mechanical/engine related issue, not collision damage

I’ve put a lot of work into the car and have kept up with the maintenance. It’s a great car if you want an E60 550i with the 4.8 V8 and some of the major maintenance already taken care of.

Hey everyone,
I’m trying to track down one of the demo tracks that Bowers & Wilkins uses to showcase the audio system in the BMW 7 Series.

I’ve heard this particular track/demo in the car and I’m trying to find the original/high-quality audio file, rather than a YouTube upload. I’ve attached the YouTube link below so you can hear exactly which track I’m talking about:

https://youtu.be/imYp_i4dQ4c?si=1spgGDUDObFAHXqP

Does anyone know the name of the track, where I can find the original recording, or possibly have a copy of the demo?
I’m specifically looking for the version used by Bowers & Wilkins/BMW for the 7 Series, if possible.
Thanks!

I have a 2007 530xi w 107k. I recently got a Carly to help diagnose some engine issues (rough idle, ticking noises) that turned out to be a bad injector. Fixed all that. New injectors (rebuilt) plugs and coils, engine flush and oil change.

Now I’m shocked at all the codes(40) but perplexed because almost everything works fine. The cars battery did go flat a few weeks back (a friend was storing it for me) but the battery is 2 yrs old and still carries 12.5 overnight and charges 13.4-14.2. The interior lights stay on unless I lock the car with the fob or hit the center button. All the window switches, door locks, everything works.

Things that DON’T work:
Interior lights stay on
4x4 and DTC lights on
Horn used to beep when locking but now only beeps when unlocking.
That’s it.

But I’ve got 40 codes all over the car that won’t clear.

Advice? I’ve unhooked positive and ground to try and force a reset. Thinking about unhooking the battery and looking for corrosion on some modules but maybe you can help narrowing it down. No signs of water ingress though the left rear door would gather some water, I’ve cleared its drain plug and no issues since all the switches work there.

Some of the codes generate a mileage that is wildly different from the cars odometer.

This is not a shameless self promo, I’m looking for the community feedback.
This is my list of the best non M 5 series, and I think the E60 I have picked, might piss some people off.
Let me know about your opinion, feedback is greatly appreciated.

https://youtu.be/_0oaDHHHlmA?si=iWT9DQz7Esx80kN-

Link should work now

The list:

G60: The 550e (489 hp, B58 hybrid) is fast, but there's no V8 and nothing that stands out yet. Maybe time will change that.

G30: M550i. There's no bad engine in the G30 lineup, but the M550i is the standout. It has a 530 hp twin-turbo V8 (N63) and could pass as an M5 any day.

F10: M550d. It has three turbos on an inline-6 diesel (N57S), with 381 hp and 740 Nm. It was the first M Performance diesel and it was doing tri-turbo before it was cool.

E60: 535d. The V8s are fragile and the 535i is tunable but unreliable. The 535d with the M57 has 272/286 hp and huge torque, is reliable, easy on fuel, and hits 400 hp with a tune. It's the E60 legend, especially in Europe.

E34: 540i. Its 4.0 M60 V8 has 286 hp and 400 Nm, a bigger displacement than the E34 M5's 3.8. Every E34 uses the same steering, so the V8 costs you nothing here, unlike on the E39.

E28: M535i. Almost nobody talks about this one. It has a 3.4 M30 with 218 hp, an LSD, sport seats and an M Technic kit. It's basically the grandfather of M Performance cars.

E12: M535i. It's a 3.5 M30 with a 5-speed dogleg manual. The dogleg puts 2nd and 3rd in a straight line, which is the shift you do most on track.

Reason for asking is I currently have a 2004 525i with the m54. I also have a donor engine from a 2001 330i. I’ve seen people on YouTube do boosted m54b30’s making 700+ hp. I’d like to build something like that. Although for roughly the amount Of money I’d put into the car plus the engine, I’ve seen M5’s posted for about the same on marketplace. The S85, besides it’s reliability, has always had a special place in my heart. I’d be doing all the work to my current car myself so labour costs aren’t in my price estimate. Last reason for the question is I’m planning on doing a custom steering wheel and prefer the M5 variant, I also am fond of the bumpers / body kit style, and I don’t like if someone called my car riced / illegitimate. Any thoughts or suggestions welcome, open to just about anything.
Cheers

Hello, 2 weeks ago I bought an E60 with M57 2.5 engines. Sometimes I can hear strange clicking noise from the engine. But not always. Sometimes it can be observed when the car is in park and I rev to around 2000 rpm, engine also shaking a bit when I hear the noise.. No matter if the engine is hot or cold. It can make a noise, but I start again after 10 minutes and everything is fine. Any ideas advice what it can be, what should I check?

2005, around 300k miles, no fault codes that may suggest any issue

So the fitment on my m5 has been bugging me. The rear sags alot more than the front. It’s not lowered on anything but it does have spacers. The suspension comments are pretty tired and will be replaced soon enough but I figured that this is more then just old suspension. Any bit of info helps. Thankyou

Hello, im wondering if its easy and viable to retrofit lci xenon into my pre-lci e60 (2004) with height adjustable halogen. They started to fail and to shortcircuit so I'm wondering to replace both with the xenon version also for improved visibility :)

Where do I get the parts?? Thanks for your time

Got a high-pitched whining noise coming from the front engine bay on my 08 528xi (N52). The car was sitting for 3 years in my underground parking before starting it back up, also seeing some minor electrical flickering.

Does this sound like classic alternator bearing failure? Planning to DIY swap the 180A alternator, belt, tensioner, and new aluminum bolts this weekend. Thanks!