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BMW X3 problems: all generations

We have documented 4 generations of the BMW X3: X3 E83 (2003–2010), X3 F25 (2010–2017), X3 G01 (2017–2024) and X3 G45 (2024–today). The one with the best score is the BMW X3 G01 (6.5/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. BMW X3 E83

    2003–2010

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW N47, BMW M47, BMW M57, BMW M54, ZF 6HP gearbox, BMW N52 / N53

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    4.4 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. BMW X3 F25

    2010–2017

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW N47, BMW N57, BMW B47, BMW N20, BMW N54/N55, ZF 8HP gearbox, BMW B48 / B38

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. BMW X3 G01

    2017–2024

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW B47, BMW B58, ZF 8HP gearbox, BMW B48 / B38, BMW B57, BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.5 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. BMW X3 G45

    2024–today

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW B47, BMW B58, BMW B48 / B38, BMW B57

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.1 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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