2004 BMW X5 Review
Price Estimate: $1,675 - $2,704





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, multiple drivetrain choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.
Cons
- Less interior volume than a 5 Series wagon, price goes up quickly with options, poor fuel economy in the city.
What’s new
The high-performance X5 4.6is is discontinued. The 3.0i and 4.4i receive an exterior update, as well as a new all-wheel-drive system called xDrive. A six-speed manual transmission is now standard on the 3.0i, and a six-speed automatic is standard on the 4.4i. The 4.4i also receives a new 4.4-liter engine with Valvetronic and a fully variable intake system. Both models can add Sirius Satellite Radio and Bluetooth hands-free cell phone capability as dealer-installed accessories.
Edmunds says
If you want a vehicle that looks utilitarian but doesn't drive that way, you can't do much better than the X5 -- just don't expect much in the way of practicality.
For sale near Southaven, MS
17 listings
- Photos not available$4,500fair price$5 below market
- 190,890 miles
- 1 accident, 6 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 13 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Lewis Automotive Farmington (247 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (13 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5UXFA13554LU31263
Stock: 4LU31263
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-03-2025 - $7,999
- 113,126 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 13 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Atlanta Motorsports (330 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Roswell, GA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (13 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5UXFA13514LU45872
Stock: U45872
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-29-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Mississippi
$272/mo for X5 3.0i
X5 3.0i
vs
$157/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
BMW X5 Owner Reviews
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Seven years young and still superb ...
4.88 out of 5 starspasomike, 02/26/2011
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Other than no lumbar support ... this is and has been an awesome machine to drive.
I purchased it new in January '04 ... now have 165,000 miles and it rides the same as the day I bought it!
I have driven cross country (CA to NY and return) four times and have visited almost every state.
I service it as scheduled and have had routine problems ... brakes once, front boots, a faulty … thermostat when new and a broken brake light.
I do have to add one quart of oil between each oil change ... I drive long high speed miles and the engine runs hot I have been told.
Since the 1 qt has stayed consistent ... and no engine problems, I'm good.
I'm onto to 300,000 miles!
X5 best SUV
4.88 out of 5 starsMS, 09/17/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Well-made, handles like a dream. Much
more practical than my Range Rover.
Exterior looks compact, but it has a
lot of interior room, especially rear
passenger leg room.
Maintenance Hog
3.25 out of 5 starsRaleighBMWOwner, 07/27/2010
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Purchased new. Always followed recommended maintenance schedule. 54,000 miles driven as of jul/2010. Front brakes replaced under warranty (28,638). Starting to have lots of maintenance issues. Heat exchanger (34,113 miles). Thermostat (37,803). Front axle boot (47,488). Brakes fluid needed flushing (52,779). Rear brake light assembly (53,353). Front thrust rod bushings replaced (53,793). … Told we need to replace other front axle boot. Passenger side a/c not working. What is next? All BMW repairs are not cheap. We purchased a 2005 Ford escape SUV (now with 57,000 miles) and have experienced only brake replacement. We didn't expect a $50k BMW to have these issues. We intended 2004 x5 to be 100,000 car.
Never will buy X5 again
1 out of 5 starsRazor, 09/22/2015
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
BMW = Be My Wreck 2004 X5, 4.4.
When I bought this hunk of junk 3 years ago, I was glad I spent the extra money for an extended warranty. And, before I bought it, I insisted the seller take it to a BMW dealership and have it checked out. It cost me $100, and was found to have no issues at that time. Within the first six months, all the seals for the transfer case had to be replaced - … $3,300. Within the next year, it started blowing white smoke from the exhaust, also common with this model. I took it in for an oil change and diagnosis for the white smoke. The repair shop found 3 small pieces from the oil pan and informed me that I needed a new oil pump, another common issue with the 4.4 engine - $3,000. Next, they informed me that, due to BMW using cheap valve guides which wore out prematurely causing the engine to burn oil, those had to be replaced. Another common issue with the 4.4 engine. Cost - $7,000. My extended warranty provider refused to pay for repairs that totaled more than the value of the vehicle, so I ended up paying $4,000 out of pocket. After only six months since the rebuild, the engine is now leaking oil all over the driveway. Total cost paid by me and extended warranty = $22,000. My advice: Never buy a BMW x5 with over 100,000 miles on it. I am now shopping for a 4Runner.
2004 X5 Highlights
3.0i
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $40,800 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $272/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the X5 include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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