• FREE 6 MONTHS WARRANTY!
• FREE 7 DAYS DRIVEAWAY INSURANCE (Norwich Union)
• Facelift Model
• Fitted with over £15,000 of Optional Extra’s
• Fitted with Privacy Glass All Round
• Cost new £70,000
• 20†2007 X5 Style Alloy Wheels
The BMW X5 offers a great driving experience coupled with great spaciousness and luxury. If you’re looking for a car that offers plenty of room for either family or loading, but also want a solid and reliable car that drives like something half its size, then the BMW X5 is the perfect choice!
This is the 4.4 litre V8 model, finished in stunning metallic black, complete with privacy glass, chrome window surrounds, body coloured handles and the 20†alloy wheels (the same style as the alloys that are fitted to the 2007 model X5) make this a fine looking example and really does finish the car off perfectly.
Please note that this is a VERY late 2003 model (registered December 2003) and is actually the first of the famous 2004 ‘facelift’ models…
The term ‘facelift’ is hardly apt when considering the changes that BMW made to the X5 as part of their famous overhaul for 2004 (which included VERY late 2003 models – such as this one). Yes, there are visual improvements such as updated and enlarged grilles, angel eye headlights, revised rear lights and so on. However, the major changes all happened under the bonnet…
For starters the engines were totally revised, which gave the 4.4i model a power upgrade from 286bhp to a mighty 315bhp. The also BMW invented a new four-wheel drive system dubbed xDrive. Instead of using the previous X5 system which consisted of power being split 62-38 (rear wheels-front wheels) and DSC to brake wheels losing traction, xDrive could vary power to the front or rear axles in milliseconds, transferring up to 100% of engine power to either axle, thus allowing the vehicle to regain traction quickly.
There are several other revisions included in the ‘facelift’ update of 2004, such as a soft close boot and a trailer stability program. Make no mistakes – the updates that BMW introduced for the 2004 revision (all found on this very late 2003 example) are far from cosmetic-only.
This model is fitted with the excellent BMW 4.4 litre V8 engine, which provides an extremely impressive 315bhp (note that this is more powerful than the pre-facelift model which runs at 286bhp)! Forget the smaller engined variants – this is a big car and therefore needs some decent power to make it an enjoyable drive – and that’s exactly what the BMW V8 engine delivers!
OPTIONAL EXTRA'S
So, not only is this car one of the first of the ‘Facelift’ models, but it is also packed with almost all of the optional extra’s you can get – over £15,000 worth of Optional Extra’s to be exact! We have the original order sheet from when the car was new (£69,823!), which lists all of the following optional extra’s which are fitted to the car:
• Metallic Paint £732.94
• Full size spare wheel £189.41
• White indicator lenses £189.41
• Rain sensor £95.29
• Park Distance Control (PDC) £647.06
• Warning Triangle and first aid kit £51.76
• Roof rails £215.29
• Alarm System £370.59
• Leather Seats £1,724.70
• Rear sun protection glazing £344.71
• HIFI Loudspeaker System £448.24
• CD Changer for 6 CD’s £344.70
• Bluetooth Phone Preparation £474.12
• Voice Control £344.70
• Satellite Navigation System £2,111.76
• TV Function £775.29
• Seat heating for driver and front passenger £310.59
• Lumbar support £301.18
• Sports seats £1,896.47
• Ski bag £198.82
• Interior and exterior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle £440.00
• Glass roof, electric £991.76
• Climate comfort windscreen £198.82
• Integrated universal remote control £198.82
• Tyre pressure control £362.35 (note: not currently operational as wheels have been changed)
• Side airbags for rear passengers £275.29
• Sports steering wheel £77.65
• 2-axle self levelling suspension £750.59
• TOTAL: £15,069.37
In addition to this we have just had the car fitted with brand new brakes discs and pads to both the front and rear, at a cost of £600.
THE EXTERIOR:
The car is finished in glorious metallic black (far superior to the ‘flat’ black that BMW also produced) and is in excellent condition. There are a couple of marks around the lower front bumper and you might find the odd minor stone chip or mark if you specifically look for faults, but to describe the overall condition as anything else but excellent would be doing the car a real disservice. Please see the photo’s for yourself – they say a thousand words!
The original wheels have been replaced with these far more impressive 20†examples. These wheels are the same style that BMW introduced to the latest model of X5 in 2007 – so they really do give the car a modern and very impressive visual appearance. The colour of the wheels really does compliment the bodywork colour, as does the privacy glass and chrome window surrounds. It’s really is a mean-looking machine! The tyres have plenty of tread remaining and a long life ahead of them.
Please note that the car is fitted with the tyre pressure monitor (which is an optional extra). However, as the wheels have been changed to these much more impressive 20†alloys, the tyre pressure monitor is not currently operational as these wheels are not fitted with the modulator units. So it’s a choice between the upgraded wheels or the tyre pressure monitor. We know which we would choose!
This car is also fitted with factory fitted parking sensors on both the front and the rear to aid parking, and also has full privacy glass and chrome window surrounds.
THE INTERIOR:
As is to be expected from a high-end BMW model, the interior is sheer luxury and finished to the highest standard.
The seats are finished in grey leather, and all seats are all in good condition. There are no tears or rips and all are exactly as they should be.
The car has electric adjustable seats for both driver AND passenger. The drivers seat memorises up to four different positions, so if you and your partner drive the same car, simply open the door, press the memory seat button and it will automatically adjust the seat, steering wheel, and door mirrors to your own unique settings before you even step into the car!
The seats are also the sports seats rather than the standard ones, which was one of the optional extras originally purchased with the car when new (see full list of optional extra’s above).
The car also has the full Sat Nav and entertainment system built into the dashboard, and has the upgraded optional extra Sports steering wheel complete with controls.
SERVICE HISTORY:
The car has a FULL BMW SERVICE HISTORY from new and comes complete with the stamped BMW Service Log book.
The last service was just over 5,000 miles ago, and the service indicator is still in the middle of the green showing that there is still a good way to go before the next service (we approximate another 6,000 or so miles depending upon your driving style).
We have also had brand new brakes pads and discs fitted to both the front and rear of the vehicle, at a cost of £600. So the brakes have many thousands of miles remaining as they are all brand new.
Please note that the first owner of the car was a very affluent businessman who had homes in London and also Switzerland – and he would spend two to three months per year in Switzerland and so two of the services were done in Switzerland by BMW.
The full history is listed below:
• 09/12/2003 – Pre-Delivery Inspection
• 01/12/2004 – 16,497 - BMW Park Lane
• Nov 2005 – 32,000 - BMW Switzerland*
• 17/11/2006 – 48,154 - Dick Lovett BMW
• 21/11/2007 – 70,246 – BMW Switzerland**
• 11/09/2008 – 84,775 – BMW Enfield
• The next service is not due for approximately another 6,000 miles!
* No invoice/stamp is present, but service can be confirmed by telephoning BMW Switzerland if required. The branch contact number is on the invoice for the later service.
** Invoice present
FEATURES:
The car is absolutely packed with features to help maximise the enjoyment of your driving experience. On this car you have all of the following features (apologies if we missed any from the list – if so please feel free to ask us if you spot anything missing here that you want to ensure is present!):
• 4.4 litre V8 Engine
• 315 bhp
• 5 speed automatic gearbox
• Controls on steering wheel for stereo, indicators, radio etc
• 20†2007 BMW X5 style alloy wheels
• Privacy glass
• Chrome window surrounds
• White indicator lenses
• Blue Tooth phone preparation
• Leather Sports seats
• Electric sunroof
• Hill descent control
• Electric windows all round
• Power steering
• Electric steering wheel adjustment
• ABS
• Dynamic Stability Control (traction control)
• Self levelling air suspension
• Electric interior tailgate release
• Cruise control
• Independent Air conditioning & climate control (controllable per passenger)
• Parking sensors (front and rear)
• Driver, passenger and side airbags
• Electric memory seat for driver
• Electric seat for passenger
• Luggage cover
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
• Headlight washers
• Electrically heated & operated door mirrors
• Alarm
• Immobiliser
• Remote central locking
• Full BMW Service History (with stamped service book)
• Full owners package, including all manuals in original leather BMW folder
• Spare keys
• Completely HPI clear (with certificate)
Any questions what-so-ever, please contact us and we’ll be delighted to help you!
PLEASE NOTE: We always endeavour to be as accurate as possible when describing the vehicles that we sell and the features that these vehicles include. However, we are human and so it is possible that errors could occur. We cannot be held responsible for any errors contained within this vehicle description and you should confirm all of the factors contained within this description for yourself when viewing and test driving the vehicle. If there are any features listed above that are of particular importance then please be sure to confirm that the vehicle is definitely fitted with these features during (or prior to) viewing. If you would like to confirm any of the details listed here prior to booking an appointment to view the vehicle then please do not hesitate to contact us.
BMW X5 4.4i V8 (Facelift Model)
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Specifications:
2003
Year:
90,000 Miles
Mileage:
Black
Colour:
4.4 Litre
Engine:
315bhp
Power:
5 Speed Auto
Transmission:
11th August 2010
MOT Expiry:
Full BMW
History:
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