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  1. #1
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    Which E do I have?

    Hi all, my first post and signed up today. I have a 2006 bmw x5 3.0i with out nav.
    I'm looking to buy a nav system and a Bmw scan tool, but I'm a little confused, most of the nav and scan tool Says only for E43 or E49 E53 E60 ect.. how do I know which E I have?

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    Bmw diagnostic scan tools

    Well then, here are some options,
    concerning diagnostic tools,

    For a good BMW scan tool, I feel you have 3 options:

    • Foxwell nt520:http://www.foxwelltool.com/search/?q=NT520
    • Carly for BMW:http://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/
    • INPA software for BMW: Do a search on bimmerforums

      I recommended them in no specific order,
      as selection is based more on preference.

      INPA is an excellent diagnostic tool,
      but is a proprietary BMW factory tool.
      So all available copies are technically bootleg versions.
      This requires a copy of the INPA software downloaded into a laptop computer,
      along with the correct cables for your particular model of BMW.
      I recommend this only for computer geeks, or the mostly computer savvy among us.

      For an affordable standalone unit, Foxwell nt510(nt520 Updated version) is the preferred unit, along with required cables.
      It can scan for BMW codes, among other things, as it can communicate with all BMW modules.

      Carly for BMW is an APP,
      and as such, requires a smartphone,
      along with a connection to the OBD2 port in your vehicle,
      supplied either by cable or wireless connection via Bluetooth dongle


    Update: Now the full version is $74/year on a recurring subscription
    Last edited by MIKYZZ4; 07-12-2018 at 05:13 PM.

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    2006 was the launch of the second generation of X5 SUV, known as the E70.

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    The OP said he had a 2006 X5 3.0. Can we assume the build date is BEFORE 9/2006? If yes, then it would mean that it is an e53 X5 (which is still a 1st generation X5 in the US market). The 2nd generation e70 X5 came to market in Sept/2006

    To the OP...if nothing else...look at the 10th digit of your VIN. In the US market, the US DOT requires that the 10th VIN digit represent the "official" model year...regardless of its build date. If the 10th digit is a "6"...you have an official 2006 model year and it would be an e53 X5. If the 10th digit is a "7"...you have a 2007 model year and X5 would be a 2nd generation e70 X5:

    Last edited by Qsilver7; 05-23-2018 at 06:14 PM.
    Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral.

    2015 650ix GC (Moonstone/Cohiba Brown) <<~>> 2014 X5 50i (Space Gray/Mocha)

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    Thank for the info mikyzz4 I'm going with the foxwell.

    QSilver7 thank you so Much for that information, it was a hugh help! I have determined by the Vin that I have a E53.

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    Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral.

    2015 650ix GC (Moonstone/Cohiba Brown) <<~>> 2014 X5 50i (Space Gray/Mocha)

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    Enter last 7 of VIN# here:http://bimmer.work/
    And here:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
    For future reference!

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