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BMW X3 E83 (2003–2010)Faults with the engine sensors

Engine sensors of the BMW X3 E83: problems and faults

In the BMW X3 E83 there are 2 documented faults with the engine sensors: faulty air flow meter on the BMW M47 (loss of power) (BMW M47 engine) and faulty air flow meter on the BMW M57 (loss of power) (BMW M57 engine).

Most serious fault: Low severity

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Faults by engine

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

Symptoms these faults cause

How much the repair costs

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €100[1] (faulty air flow meter on the BMW M47 (loss of power)) to €300[1] (faulty air flow meter on the BMW M47 (loss of power)), including VAT. If the fault is caught in time, the repair is usually much cheaper.

Parts for the BMW X3 E83 for faults with the engine sensors

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the engine sensors does the BMW X3 E83 have?

In the BMW X3 E83 there are 2 documented faults with the engine sensors: faulty air flow meter on the BMW M47 (loss of power) (BMW M47 engine) and faulty air flow meter on the BMW M57 (loss of power) (BMW M57 engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Engine sensors of the BMW X3 E83: how much does the repair cost?

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €100 (faulty air flow meter on the BMW M47 (loss of power)) to €300 (faulty air flow meter on the BMW M47 (loss of power)), including VAT.

Which engines of the BMW X3 E83 have faults with the engine sensors?

The documented faults affect the BMW M47 and BMW M57 engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

Have you had a fault with the engine sensors on your BMW X3 E83? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

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  1. Caudalímetro o sensor MAF: qué es, cómo funciona y cuáles son las averías más frecuentesDiariomotor · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish