2014 BMW X5 M50D

Highlights

• 3-litre, triple-turbo diesel

• 381bhp and 546lb-ft, which is a lot

• 89,964 miles on the clock, verified

• Luxuriously appointed and well specified

• Excellent overall condition

Overview

546 of anything is quite a lot. 546 people is a sizable crowd. 546 quid will buy you a heck of a fancy dinner for two and a couple of bottles of pricey plonk, even at a posh restaurant. It would also buy almost 11 of our very first (and rather ill-fated) car. But we digress.

However, 546lb-ft of torque is more than “quite a lot”. It’s more than “a lot”, for that matter. In fact, it’s bordering on “crikey, what is it a Boeing 747” territory. Nevertheless, that is how many torques the BMW M50d has. Say what you like about the Bavarian tyre-botherers, but they certainly know how to get our attention.

So yes, the thumping great three-litre, inline-six, triple-turbo monster lurking under the bonnet is the star of the show here. But that’s not to say the rest of the car pales by comparison. The F15 (third generation) X5 is a hell of a well-equipped, luxurious and practical car. From the Rangie-style split tailgate and cavernous interior to the plush leather and wood adorning the surfaces, there’s much to admire here. If you’re looking for something that can eliminate vast distances with consummate ease and do so at quite unfeasible speed even when laden with a tonne of people and their ephemera, then this is definitely a vehicle you should be considering.

With a little under 90k on the clock, this handsome specimen is just about run-in and very much in its prime too. Overall it’s in very good order, with everything looking to be in fine fettle. The specification is excellent too.

And have we mentioned the 546lb-ft of torque? We have. Oh. Well, it’s the sort of figure that sticks in the mind. Especially as it’s on tap from about 2,000rpm and offers the sort of mid-gear acceleration and overtaking ability usually reserved for things that say ‘NASA’ on the side.

Anyway. This is a very nice X5, in fine condition, and it would make a quite fabulous daily driver. Alternatively it would be a tremendously luxurious way to tow your boat, show car, racecar, house or small planet. You know, because of the 546… (WE KNOW, WE KNOW – Ed)

History and documentation

• First registered September 2014

• Current owner since April 2025, 5 former owners

• Current MOT expires 15 December 2025

• 89,964 miles on the clock, verified by the MOT and service records

• History file indicates service history as follows: May 2021 @ 47,827; March 2022 @ 48,785; August 2022 @ 59,985; October 2023 @ 66,095; November 2024 @ 70,963

• Full document pack

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant 

Interior

• Light cream leather upholstery throughout, which looks to be in very good order, with no notable damage or wear, just a little gentle creasing and light wear to the front seat bolsters

• Dark headlining looks to be in good condition, with no obvious damage, staining or sagging

• Black carpets and overmats throughout, which appear to be free from staining or threading

• Electrically adjustable front seats, with a 2-position memory function on the driver’s side

• Electrically operated side windows and door mirrors

• Multifunction steering wheel

• Electrically adjustable steering column

• Automatic headlights

• Rain-sensing windscreen wipers

• Dual-zone air conditioning

• Heated front seats

• 10.25” central infotainment screen

• Hands-free phone connectivity

• Built-in satellite navigation

• Sound system with radio and 8 CD changer

• Attractive gloss wood trim adorns the dash and centre console, with a fine, dark grain

• There is a very large central storage compartment between the front seats

• A total of eight cupholders, for five seats, so you’ll definitely never go thirsty

• Rear centre armrest with twin integrated cupholders

• All of the interior trim and switchgear looks to be in good condition, with light wear and some minor blemishes consistent with the car’s age and mileage

• Huge rear boot, with multiple lash points, trimmed in neat grey carpet which is free from apparent stains or damage

• Retractable rear load cover

• Split tailgate with power-close function on the upper section

• Under the boot floor there is a spacesaver spare wheel as well as the tow kit

• The vendor informs us that all of the cabin’s functions and features operate as they should, with no reported faults or issues

Exterior

• Smart metallic silver paintwork suits the car well

• The paint looks to be in nice condition, with a few minor stone chips to the front 

• We noted some larger stone chips above the front windscreen, as well as a scuff and paint crack on the rear bumper

• The sculpted body panels are all straight and precisely gapped, they also appear to be free from any damage or corrosion

• Rear privacy glass

• All of the glass elements and light lenses are clean and clear, with no major chips or cracks we could discern

• Similarly, the external trim all looks to be in good order and complete, with no notable UV damage or wear

• Front and rear parking sensors

• The underside looks very clean and straight, with no damage we could discern to the sills or floor pans, and no corrosion to note even on the suspension components and exhaust system

• We’re told that the wheels have been recently refurbished, and the 20” alloys do look well in their gloss black finish, with no obvious kerb damage or lacquer peel

• The wheels are shod in a matched set of Pirelli P-Zero tyres (315/35 rear and 275/40 front), which the vendor tells us were fitted this year

Mechanical

• 2,993cc inline-six, triple-turbo diesel

• Factory performance figures: 381bhp, 546lb-ft, 0-62 in 5.3 seconds, electronically limited top speed of 155mph

• Very clean and tidy engine bay, with no evidence of leaks or other issues we could identify

• Maximum torque is delivered from 2-3,000rpm, perfect for turning any vehicle that’s in front of you into a small dot in your rear-view mirror within a few seconds

• 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters

• All-wheel drive system

• ABS, power-assisted steering, traction control

• Hill Descent Control system

• Cruise control

• Sport and Comfort driving modes

• Stop-start functionality

• March 2023 - Driver’s airbag replaced (factory recall)

• May 2022 - Rear air springs replaced, plus full four wheel alignment

• The vendor assures us that the car drives just as it should, with no known mechanical faults or issues to report

Summary

Apparently we’ve mentioned the torque too much. Thankfully there’s much more to admire here than the sheer brute force offered by the powertrain.

The X5 is an exceptionally capable car, perfect as a family wagon or as a spacious, luxurious daily driver that just so happens to offer you all the room, oomph and towing ability you could ever need. We don’t believe in the idea of “all the car you need”, because we need all the cars, thank you very much. But this multi-turbocharged, well-appointed, handsomely specced SUV certainly gives us cause to rethink our stance.

And don’t forget, that engine delivers a whopping (Careful now – Ed)... Er. It’s very, very powerful. 

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