Car financing: 2004 BMW X5
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2004 BMW X5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2004 BMW X5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 4.4L 8-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $25.73 | $25.73 | $25.73 | $25.73 |
2004 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,146 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (13), electrical system (10) and engine (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V015000 | 2019-01-14 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been... |
| 04V409000 | 2004-08-18 | power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL HELD IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE. |
| 04V402000 | 2004-08-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY. |
| 04V344000 | 2004-07-14 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 03V475000 | 2003-11-14 | power train:driveline:differential unit | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2004 BMW X5
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2004 BMW X5 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2004 BMW X5 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the X5
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Under the hood
The powertrain here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with all-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Expect about 44 litres for every 300 km, going by its 14.7 L/100 km combined rating. Every 100 km costs about $25.73 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The X5 in everyday use
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Best uses
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
A longer test drive
Try the X5 on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the X5 tells you more than any review.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $25.73 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $257.30 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Ready when you are
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 BMW X5 from us first.
Ask us about the 2004 BMW X5
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 BMW X5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 BMW X5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 BMW X5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 BMW X5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 BMW X5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 BMW X5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5146.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.