2001 BMW 3.0I E53 X5 Build date 08/2000 SOLD Lotus Europa 1970 Destroyed by fire 2002 Euro X5 (E53) 3.0 diesel (M57) 5 speed manual with UUC short shifter. The E53 X5 was an early, US-made SUV (or SAV) and BMW's first attempt at building an SUV. I think both issues contribute to my belief that the E53 X5 has lower build quality, is less reliable and requires more proactive maintenance and repair than the European-made BMWS of a similar vintage (E39/E46 and even E83 (x3)) Specs & Price. SUV. Overview 2005 BMW X5 d E53 Auto 4x4 MY05 $6,000* Excl. Govt. Charges 2005 BMW X5 d E53 Auto 4x4 MY05 Direct-Fit Exhaust Manifold With Catalytic Converter - Cyl 1-3. Keep your emissions in check 48-state legal - not for sale or use in California. Brand: ES#: 2617350. Mfg#: 49772. Qty: Availability: Ships in 1 day. Features and Specs: 19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway) Listing Information: 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity 4DR SUV 3.0 Liter I6 Turbo, Automatic 8-SPD, AWD. VIN: 5UXZV4C50BL415455 It all started with the E53 BMW X5, though. Before the X5’s debut in 1999, the Bavarians just made small sports cars and engaging luxury cars. It was a brand built around the feeling of driving Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of BMW X5 3.0d Steptronic (aut. 6) in 2005, the model with 5-door sport-utility wagon body and Line-6 2926 cm3 / 178.6 cui, 160 kW / 218 PS / 215 hp (ECE) of power, 500 Nm / 369 lb-ft of torque, 6-speed automatic with Steptronic manual The X5 3.0d is a road car from BMW, with four wheel drive, a front positioned engine and a 5 door off-road vehicle body style. The X5 3.0d is part of BMW's E53 model series. It is powered by a turbocharged engine of 3 litre capacity. This powerplant features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. ImXD2.