BMW X3
BMW X3 technical data
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Is BMW X3 a reliable car?
BMW X3 is a reliable car. In terms of the number of defects found during annual inspections, the BMW X3 scores better than 60% of other cars of a similar age tested.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by BMW X3 generation from 2004 to 2006, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2014 to 2017, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of BMW X3. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most BMW X3 engines use a chain rather than a belt to drive the camshaft, which is generally seen as a more reliable option.
BMW X3 reviews
Total 7 BMW X3 owner reviews
Pros: 1-Comfortable
2-Simple
3-Popular premium class car foscity and countryside.
4-Can go on an icy pavement or a swamp of road.
5-Relatively well maintainable at home garage conditions.
6-Great steerability both un gravel and asphalt - because full X-drive shall ensure that all speed ranges (both up to 90km / h and 150 km / h).
7- marvelously "purr" 6-cylinder engine, which easily tows this 2-ton heavy vehicle.
8-With automatic-shift gearboxes is great for driving city - especially at jams.
9- ULTRA flexible suspension (not hard),
10-Comparison with pneimo suspension comfort is not possible, but each X3 wire rod is cast iron hinges on a possible change for low cost.
11-Not popular for thieves (not as handsome as X5)
12-More exact steering wheel and higher dynamics as X5 (as at same engine capacity, mass differs)
13-Galvanised bodywork (even paint damage does not result in corrosion location)
14-Can handle thick (4 mm steel) protective "pan" both engine and gearbox (on which You can turn)))
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 15`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 13.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: 3.0D 150kw power is enough.
Drives dynamically.
Capacious
Lots of good extras available
The engine is good and will run a lot.
Comfortable seats
Cons: Very hard suspension.
Expensive and many repairs
Eat lots of fuel
Cheap salon (everything crackles and rattles)
Lots of noises in the cabin
The headlights must be polished almost every year
| Purchase year: | 2021 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 13`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 800 € | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfortable, relatively prestige, ideal size, right to stay on road, does not require frequent repairs, stable pace.
Cons: Relatively expensive spare parts, fuel consumption outside city does not differ significantly from city’ s regime.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2022 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 3`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 12.5 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 340 € (~ 340 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Stable on the road and very fast
Cons: None yet
| Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 7`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1250 € (~ 1250 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: It is comfortable
| Purchase year: | 2020 new car) | Owned for | 41`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.4 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 180 € (~ 90 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend