2011 BMW X5 M Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Fadi Mattar on October 23, 2023

I brought my x5 back in 2015 (3.5i) I am telling you stay away from it and don't think of buying this car you would be lucky to sell it for 7.5k usd it is the least reliable. car when i got it new from bmw 2 weeks after I got it it immediately broke down on the highway (transmission failure) and you will never not hear the ding (meaning somethings wrong) it's either tmp, check engine or overheating. Fadi

Mo S. on September 13, 2023

As a proud BMW owner since mid-eighties, to include owning a 2001 E-53 X5 while stationed overseas; the 2011 X5 50i is one of the best-looking and best performing BMW SUV we've owned (especially with sport activity package, adaptive drive, and dynamic stability control). In 2011, our newly purchased X5 E70 with MSRP of over $80K, was loaded with all BMW options offered, expect active cruise control. When we recently purchased a BMW X7, the BMW dealer trade offer was low, so we decided to keep our X5 with only 48.8K miles, my wife loves it. The only major repairs we have done so far are to replace the oil pan gasket (due to a small leak), and a couple of new batteries. The X5 still runs like new, and we plan to keep it as long as possible.

Lexx on January 24, 2023

This Dealer is a fraud. I went to see the car. It cant even start. One of the salespeople told me to run from the car. It smokes, and shakes, and the check engine light is on along with ever other light on the dash. Run Run

aloysious on November 15, 2022

I bought mine in 2015 - it was the premium sport activity version - spent two weeks deep detailing the outside - looked like someone waxed it with metal wristwatch still on - but it was a labor of love - and that has been it - seven years later I have put 12000 miles on it and only expense was new battery from when I left lights on and killed the original battery - got rid of the run flats the first week I had it - the thing depreciated so fast and all these people giving me grief about don't buy the 2011 x5 - but the n55 engine is a good engine if you research a bit and get stuff done early that is cheaper --- well I only have 34000 miles on it - ( I have other cars) - and when I think about trading it and here what I would get I can't bring myself to do it - not when nothing bad has happened - and it's like when a curve says 45 and you go through 75 how can you - well the infinity I had was a tad bit faster but worthless in the snow - but the x5 does so well - and ya I guess there are broke versions and that sucks for those that get stuck - but that happens with all cars - some get lucky or god loves them more - lol - and others get crappy cars --- hey its like when we are born - some get great folks as parents and others have to survive the best they can in the dysfunctional grief of horrible parents - but I don't know this x5 I got is like that dog that keep following you - I want to trade it - but it keeps just going and going and it drives so nice - and everybody is bad mouthing it but I have no complaints except one - my back - the L5 vertebra got kind of destroyed and it is so hard those seats that even with a support pillow - it is hard to go long distance - not saying the cadillac escalade or the gmc yukon makes all the misery go away but I can travel better with the big cushions -- I guess I could custom make a special pillow and then I wouldn't have that to whine about - lol - anyway -- I guess life being what it is the engine could blow up tomorrow and it would be worthless - but the funny thing is - with all the depreciation they pretty much made it worthless anyway - so I won't be trading it for a kia - or fiat --- the years I spent driving 1000 dollar cars might have been fun and an adventure but now at this age -- I don't want to die on the side of the road somewhere because my electric car blew up with me in it. what I say is read about this car this year and do what you can - and forget those people at the dealership for BMW - they might be great humans, but they are there to Ghost your Credit cards and spend your money in so many selfish ways - in many ways they resemble the health care system - just take care of your car and give it some love.

donp on May 14, 2021

This car is a joy to own. It's 10 years old and still looks great. The 20" wheels make the car handle beyond expectations. Getting 24.3 mpg city and hwy combined. I've never had a breakdown and no serious engine or manufacturing defects. Going to hold onto the car until the wheels fall off.

henryantenna on December 1, 2020

I love the vehicle I love the power it has and the responsiveness on the roads in my community means a fun time taking corners....

Kind on October 15, 2020

I am very pleased with this car, it is fast and economical at the same time. My family and I love to travel on it. The cabin has separate climate control, leather interior with sports seats, amazing sounding music and a panoramic sunroof. I recommend this car to my friends.

Curtis on October 14, 2020

Been a BMW owner since 2008 of several various models and have enjoyed therm much over the years. Key thing is don't do the regular maintenance that BMW's Schedule says, as its too long. Do standard oil and filter changes at 10k to 12k miles as you would with any other car. This will go a long ways in preventing the really high repair fees as things can be caught sooner when what needs to be repaired is much cheaper

Betoooo on August 26, 2020

Great in gas and looks fancy Sorry edgy sexy classy no complaints at all about this suv it has done great by me and my family

CapitalsVA on July 8, 2020

Everything seemed normal at the dealership, asked if they could negotiate the price and they said No ofc. But then the car did not last me 2 weeks after purchase which is insane. How is it legal to sell a car with alot of problems and not mention them. I get a feeling they do this alot. When I called them to let them know about all the problems I had been having all they said was, “it is not our problem anymore.” I wanted my old car back but ofc they didn’t have it, & they probably would have charged me 4x what they gave me for it! It honestly works better than the 011’ BMW I had purchased! Thank you for wasting my time, & what little money I had spent on repairs. Do not buy from here or at least take someone with you that knows all the shady tricks they do bc I guarantee they reset the cars.