2000 BMW X5 starter spinning but car won't start

SOURCE: 2000 BMW 323 STARTER HAS NO RESPONDENCE WHEN KEYturn to start

it sounds like it is either a weak battery or the solonoid on the starter motor

SOURCE: cant get reverse gear when car is hot on my bmw x5

try changeing the oil in the box.

SOURCE: I remplace a new alternator and battery on a BMW x5 2001 it won'

theres an anti-theft system. take positive terminal off battery, have someone holding the key on like trying to start it, then put the terminal back on and that should start it right up (had same problem in my dodge ram) if not, check all you're connections

SOURCE: my bmw x5 3d relising so much smoke from exust

Just had my car in the garage with horrendous white smoke coming from the exhaust. The problem with mine was a blocked crankcase breather. When blocked oil is passed into the exhaust system apparently.
Problem solved by the mechanic and half a day in the garage with the engine running to burn off the excess oil in the exhaust and the problem was solved. Had gentle ride out to the coast yesterday approx 1.5 hrs each way and the smoke has gone.
Good result for £160.00. I dread to think what the dealer would have charged.

SOURCE: BMW X5 Click Start

clicking is always low battery. takes heavy amps to start car. you need a battery replaced