Great price
BMW X3
2016 Xdrive30d Se
DieselAutomatic79,603 mi2016
Band G · £275/yr
£239/mo
£10,290
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip
BMW X3 insurance group
23–50 of 50
Fair price
BMW X3
2018 Xdrive 30d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic103,716 mi2018
£200/yr
£379/mo
£16,295
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip
Fair price
BMW X3
2016 Xdrive 20d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic81,623 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
£290/mo
£12,706
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Motoring Today score
How good is the BMW X3?
62/100
Overall
Reliability69
Running costs67
Safety49
Family & practicality79
Insurance36
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 94,388. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
BMW X3 market snapshot
How prices compare
28th percentile
On average, about 28% of comparable BMW X3 listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable BMW X3: £15,336.
Based on 3 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
40 days
Comparable BMW X3 listings typically take around 40 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 3 of our current listings
Typical mileage
88,314 miles
Across our current BMW X3 stock, mileage ranges from 79,603 to 103,716 miles (median 81,623).
Across 3 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live BMW X3 listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the BMW X3 (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 228 recorded variants.
Performance
- 140–502 bhp
- Power
- 3.7s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 1,995–2,998 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 23–57 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 22–293 g/km
- CO₂
- 57 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £600
- Road tax (VED)
- 23–50 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,648 mm
- Length
- 1,987 mm
- Width
- 1,675 mm
- Height
- 2,810 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,800 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 4★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The BMW X3 (04-10) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £25,095
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive M50 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 392 bhp | 35.3 - 36.7 mpg | 175 | 42 |
| xDrive 30e M Sport 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 294 bhp | 38.7 mpg | 22 | 38 |
| xDrive20 xLine 5dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 205 bhp | 39.2 - 40.9 mpg | 156 | 32 |
| xDrive20d xLine 5dr Step AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 194 bhp | 46.3 - 48.7 mpg | 153 | 33 |
| xDrive X3 M Competition 5dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 502 bhp | 25.7 - 26.2 mpg | 247 | 45 |
| xDrive M40i MHT M Pro Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 354 bhp | 30.7 mpg | 210 | — |
| xDrive M40d MHT 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 335 bhp | 37.7 - 38.7 mpg | 181 | 43 |
| xDrive 30e xLine 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 287 bhp | 34.9 - 35.3 mpg | 48 | 38 |
| xDrive30d MHT M Sport 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 281 bhp | 39.8 - 42.8 mpg | 173 | 41 |
| xDrive20i MHT xLine 5dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 181 bhp | 36.2 - 37.2 mpg | 173 | 30 |
| xDrive M40i Auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 354 bhp | 30.1 - 31.4 mpg | 204 | 40 |
| xDrive M40d MHT Auto 5dAutomatic | Diesel | 335 bhp | 40.4 - 43.5 mpg | 171 | 43 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many used BMW X3s are currently for sale on Motoring Today?
- There are 3 used BMW X3s listed for sale on Motoring Today right now, as of 12 August 2026.
- What is the cheapest BMW X3 available?
- The most affordable BMW X3 currently listed is a 2015 model with 87,000 miles, priced at £10,300. Finance options may be available.
- What should I check when buying a used BMW X3?
- When buying a used BMW X3, it's wise to check for common issues reported in the used market, such as timing chain wear on some diesel engines and potential electrical glitches. Always review the full service history and check for MOT advisories, which are available on every listing on Motoring Today.
- Is a used BMW X3 ULEZ compliant?
- All BMW X3 models currently for sale on Motoring Today are Euro 6 compliant. This means they meet the required emissions standards and are therefore ULEZ compliant for driving in London and other clean air zones.
- What finance options are typically available for a used BMW X3?
- Motoring Today typically offers Hire Purchase (HP) for used vehicles. With HP, you pay an initial deposit, often around £0, and then make fixed monthly payments over a set term, commonly 60 months, after which you own the car. This is a representative example; finance is subject to status and terms.
- What are the running costs like for a used BMW X3?
- Running costs for a used BMW X3 can vary depending on the specific engine, but generally, as a premium SUV, expect moderate to high costs for servicing, insurance, and parts compared to smaller vehicles.