I have an 02 x-type with 123XXX and hear a ticking sound but cant decide if it is normal or not. The car starts to make some weird noises when it is cold, but wanted to know if it was normal. i don't know how to post videos yet, and was wondering if anyone has a video of a healthy running x-type enigne. I know it's an odd request, but thanks for the help!!!

 

Here is a video clip of what it sounds like. I know its a BMW and the video title says its normal, but i just wanted to make sure... mines slightly louder, but almost identical to this... is this normal???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnffgjNFBlQ

 

This is the only vid I have of the stock exhaust on my X-Type. I do not remember a ticking sound or anything like that, but here is my vid anyway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELPTJtOfGeA