Highlights
- Well specified E70 with desirable 3L 250bhp TDI engine
- Later facelift car with improved 8spd automatic gearbox
- Only three registered keepers with current one since 2019
- Full service history with 10 stamps by main dealers and specialists
- Recently serviced in September 2025 with few miles since
- MOT valid to October 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The second-generation E70 X5 is highly rated by reviewers for its handling, driver focus and comfort. The sweet spot of an extensive range is widely regarded to be this car, the 30d with the 3L straight six 250bhp turbodiesel engine. It is a later facelift car with the improved 8spd automatic gearbox.
The car’s Sparkling Bronze finish is a tasteful alternative to the X5’s more common greys and blacks and is in very good order for its age. So to is the luxury ‘SE’ specification Oyster leather interior with its Bamboo grain veneers. Everything is pleasingly factory standard, including the 18in five spoke alloys that help ensure a comfortable ride.
The vendor acquired the car in 2019 and is only the third keeper. We’re told that the service history has 10 stamps, all by main dealers and marque specialists. The last service was in September 2025 with few miles covered since. The MOT runs to October 2026 with no advisories.
This is a really tidy, practical and economical example of the well-regarded E70.
The vendor says:
“Excellent example of BMW E70 X5 with bundles of power and torque delivered from its 6 cylinder 3.0 litre diesel engine. Superb driving machine.”
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD car first registered 9th February 2013
- Three registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since October 2019
- Vendor advises full service history with 10 stamps from new
- All servicing work by BMW main dealer and independent BMW specialist we are told
- Last serviced 26th September 2025 at 95,004 miles
- MOT valid to 7th October 2026 with no advisories
The Condition
- Detachable tow-bar fitted with 13-pin electrics
- Sparking Bronze metallic paintwork with black trim
- Paintwork in very good order with only light marks to note in photos
- Bodywork is also well kept with no accident damage reported
- Factory standard car with 18-inch BMW five spoke alloy wheels
- Fitted with matching 255/55 Bridgestone tyres all round
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Full SE-specification oyster leather interior
- Bamboo grain dark wood veneers and aluminium trim
- Oyster headlining and black carpets
- All electrics and switchgear in full working order we are told
- Retains its BMW audio system with HD storage and CD player
- Heated front seats
- 360 degree reversing camera
The Mechanics
- Economical 250bhp 2,993cc 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- No known faults, engine starts and runs smoothly we are told
- The vendor states it has bundles of power and torque
- Self levelling suspension
- Well maintained with 10 service stamps
- Last serviced in September 2025 with few miles since
- No advisories on MOT
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