Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the BMW X6 xDrive50i E71 is known for (2008–2012), 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: Ask for the recall record, and after switching off, listen for the turbo cooling pump running a minute or two.
Why it matters: Fire risk while parked. On a V8 that already carries the Customer Care Package history, an open fire recall is a hard stop until it is closed.
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What to look for: Look for blue smoke when revving after idle, and check the door pillar label or invoice for the care package.
Why it matters: BMW built a dedicated care package around this engine's known wear points. Valve stem seals, timing chains and injectors on a hot-vee V8 are among the most expensive repairs in the BMW range. A car without the package done and with symptoms is a very different purchase from one with it done. The bulletin is a US service action, not a recall, so there is no legal obligation on anyone to have completed it.
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Got a question about a BMW X6 xDrive50i E71? Ask Credov: a noise, a warning light, a part or how to fix it.
On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.