BMW X5
WBAFE420Stock varies — page stays liveThe E70 chassis 4.8i variant represents the flagship naturally aspirated V8 model of the early second-generation X5, offering refined power, an updated xDrive system, and advanced electronics including the iDrive interface.
Engine
4.8L N62B48 V8
Displacement
4,799 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
BMW X5 — representative 2nd Gen (E70) imageWBAFE420 in stock now● 2 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the X5
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WBAFA1203.0L M54B30 I62,979 cc4WD5MT / 6MT / 5ATWBAFE4204.8L N62B48 V84,799 cc4WD6AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
1,766 mm
Weight
2,245 kg
Shipping volume
16.57 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WBAFE42XXXXXXNov 2006 – Mar 2010E70 X5 4.8i Pre-LCI
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WBAFE420 was produced 2006–2010; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the WBAFE420
What are the primary mechanical concerns with the E70 X5 4.8i N62 engine?
The N62 V8 engine is prone to valve stem seal degradation (causing blue smoke from the exhaust), coolant transfer pipe leaks in the engine valley, and alternator bracket gasket leaks.
Did this chassis come with air suspension?
Yes, many E70 4.8i models were equipped with self-leveling rear air suspension, and optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) as part of the Active Roll Stabilization package.