Help......what does this noise sound like? 03 530i E39

[atlantiskiwi 73]

See video link above to hear video

[yng_750 247]

im not an expert but sounds like Vanos rattle.

have a look on youtube and compare

[Allanw 1053]

Hard to tell on videos - could be Vanos, Disa Valve or even belt pulley bearings

[atlantiskiwi 73]

All fixed. It was DESA valve. Easy fix and car runs even better !!! Ges these cars are good!

[Phil-540i 166]

Lols, good stuff - glad it was simple for ya............. Originally I thought it was the sound of it getting lotz cheaper...........