Description:

**SOLD**

For Sale: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d (Diesel)
Selling the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, minus the emissions controls (more below). Never been stranded, starts instantly in all conditions, even at minus 20 degrees. Suspension is tight, transmission shifts smoothly, AC is cold, very comfortable for four adults, great cargo space, ability to tow effortlessly, and simply eats up highway miles.

Key stats:
• 136,xxx miles (will increase until sold)
• Deep Sea Blue metallic exterior, Sand Beige “Nevada” Leather interior
• 3L M57 Diesel engine: 265hp, 425 ft-lbs torque
• Cold weather package: Heated steering wheel, ski bag, heated rear (& front) seats, retractable headlight washers
• Premium package: Universal garage door opener, rear view camera with top view (2012 edition), rear manual side shades, interior mirror with compass, 4-zone climate control, navigation system, voice command. Comfort access is part of the package but is inoperable on this car
• Space saver spare

Reason for selling: Check Engine Light (CEL) is on. Diagnosis is that a new Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve (EGR) are needed; estimated repair cost is $6k. At this stage the choice is to either repair to OEM spec, or perform an “ABC-delete.” I am interested in neither, so the car is offered for sale.

The Good:
• Second owner; I purchased the car from an elderly couple in Dallas in December 2018
No accidents or bodywork
• Every service record since new – I have the window sticker, original bill of sale, every service receipt, warranty notices, etc.
• BMW dealer installed an OEM Class III trailer hitch and Tekonsha P2 brake controller ($1800) at 73k miles in June 2019..  This works really well - when the trailer is connected, the transmission shift points adjust automatically, rear backup beeper is disabled, stability programming is altered, and the alarm monitors trailer connection when parked.
• Very clean interior– rear bench rarely used, front passenger seat is near-new condition, only mild wear on driver seat.
• No stains, no odors.  No rust, headlights & taillights are clear.
• Key preventative maintenance:
o Fluid change for transfer case, front, rear differential (78,167 miles)
o Transmission fluid, filter & mechatronic sleeves replaced (79,335 miles)
o New battery (91,517 miles; Jan 2021)
o New coolant expansion tank (91,517 miles)
o New Thermostat (91,517 miles)
• All regular service (oil, fuel filter, brake fluid, DEF, cabin filters, etc. done on schedule; all documentation on hand)
• Tires are new: Full set of Continental ContiSportContact tires installed 6/23 at 133,150 miles
• Set of Michelin Ice-X winter tires mounted on Sport Edition wheels available for additional $500

The Less-Good:
• CEL is illuminated; diagnosis is DFP and EGR valve require replacement
• Every panel, front & rear bumper has some minor chips or dings. Looks fine at 10 feet, but there are imperfections in the finish throughout. I have tried to capture this in the photos
• Driver-side rear reflector cracked
• Windshield has a significant rock chip at upper driver-side, right above field of vision. I purchased the car with the chip already present in 2018 at 64k miles. Intended to replace, but the chip was not a distraction for me, and crack has not migrated so left as-is
• Front passenger interior door handle starting to exhibit “sticky handle” syndrome
Comfort access is in-op

Asking SOLD