How the E53-generation BMW X5 changed the brand forever
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In 1999, BMW introduced its first ever SUV, the BMW X5, from a brand-new facility in America, which forever changed the brand.
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BMW X5 generations: A BMW youngtimer meets its progeny
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BMW X5 generations: A BMW youngtimer meets its progeny
Is a BMW X5 really just a German Range Rover? If so, which is the better car in terms of quality and reliability? - Quora
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First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago
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Designing The Timeless E53 X5 - BimmerLife
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Best of Both Worlds: BMW E53 and E70 X5 Upgrades for Overlanding – ECS Tuning
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2004 BMW X5 3.0i auction - Cars & Bids
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The BMW X5: A special kind of driving pleasure a million times over.
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First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago
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Top Gear's guilty pleasures: the BMW X5 (E53)
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First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago
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Driving the BMW X5 4.6is - Once The Fastest SUV on the planet
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