Read the OBDII code (or have the codes read). There are multiple possible causes. The code will give a clear indication of the cause.
SOURCE: Location of Oilf Filter on BMW X5 4.4i V8 Engine
Hi, the oil filter is located on the underside of the engine next to the oil drain plug usualy black in colour, hope this helps. regards mark.
SOURCE: Location of Oilf Filter on BMW X5 4.4i V8 Engine
Depends on the engine, if its a M62, its under the hood, torwards the front drivers side. 
If it a N62, it is on the underside of the vehicle, next to the oil drain plug. Its the black plastic housing with a 6mm allen bolt in it(thats used to drain the oil out before removal)
SOURCE: i also have a trans.failsafe prog.indicator light on my 2000 bmw
You have an alternator or battery concerne,low voltage caused all the other problems,Start with a battery,then have alternator tested.The failsafes are designed to keep from burning up solenoids and other electronic components.
SOURCE: BMW X5 2004 TRANS FAILSAFE PROG
Hi; If I get the 'Trans Failsafe Prog" message twice within about 2 hours, The SES light will go on automatically. Since I do not seem to have any real transmission problems, this SES message clears itself in about 24 hours. The "Trans Failsafe Prog" messageseems to be used to indicate other transmission problems as well, like loss of transmission fluid, so be careful. I have a 2002 X5. Cheers. Omer
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