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Remember the BMW X5 Le Mans V12?

Remember the BMW X5 Le Mans V12?

As the first-generation X5 celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, there’s no better way to commemorate this milestone than by showcasing the most radical iteration of the E53 to the public. Introduced in March 2000,…

Police Stops 11-year-old in BMW X5 Towing an RV

Police Stops 11-year-old in BMW X5 Towing an RV

In a wild turn of events that has left seasoned law enforcement officers astounded, North Yorkshire Police in the UK apprehended an 11-year-old boy behind the wheel of an alleged stolen caravan and BMW X5…

Take A Tour Of The BMW X5 Le Mans, The V12 SUV

Take A Tour Of The BMW X5 Le Mans, The V12 SUV

As the first-generation X5 celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, what better way to mark the milestone than by exploring the most radical iteration of the E53. While the 7 Series and 8 Series were…

First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago

First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago

The year was 1999. The SUV craze was in full swing, with behemoths like the Land Rover Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz ML dominating the landscape. And then, BMW, the brand synonymous with sleek sedans and…

2003 BMW X5 4.6is Imola Red Photo Shoot Is A V8 Blast From The Past

Which BMW Do You Want but Are Afraid to Buy?

Which BMW Do You Want but Are Afraid to Buy?

Buying an old German car can often be terrifying. Old German cars especially BMWs, are infamous for their poor reliability and high cost of maintenance. Not all old Bimmers are unreliable but there are certainly…

Buyer's Guide: Which BMW X5 should I buy?

Buyer’s Guide: Which BMW X5 should I buy?

The BMW X5 is BMW’s first SAV and has now been in production for over 20 years. This means that when it comes to buying options, you have plenty – over a dozen different options…

First generation BMW X5 still looks fresh

First generation BMW X5 still looks fresh

Back in 1999, the idea of BMW making a high-riding luxury SUV seemed downright heretical. Yet, the E53 X5 was made and made at a brand-new facility in America, of all places. However, almost twenty…