BMW X3
2016 Xdrive 20d Xline Auto
DieselAutomatic94,136 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
Finance available on request
£9,680
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr
Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)
Most common in stock
£200/yr
100% of BMW X3
Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr
If over £40k new · years 2–6
How BMW X3 road tax is worked out
| CO₂ | Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel | Non-RDE2 diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 g/km | £10 | £10 |
| 1–50 g/km | £115 | £135 |
| 51–75 g/km | £135 | £280 |
| 76–90 g/km | £280 | £365 |
| 91–100 g/km | £365 | £405 |
| 101–110 g/km | £405 | £455 |
| 111–130 g/km | £455 | £560 |
| 131–150 g/km | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151–170 g/km | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171–190 g/km | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191–225 g/km | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226–255 g/km | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255 g/km | £5,690 | £5,690 |
After the first year
2026/27- £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
- +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
- Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
- Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.
Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.
BMW X3 in stock now — from £9,680
Fair price
BMW X3
2016 Xdrive 20d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic81,623 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
Finance available on request
£11,999
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Fair price
BMW X3
2018 Xdrive 30d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic103,716 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£16,295
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Good price
BMW X3
2020 Xdrive 30d Xline Mhev Auto
DieselAutomatic19,315 mi2020
£200/yrHome delivery
Finance available on request
£27,999
cash
Anycolour Car·4.9 (154)· Barnsley
Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax
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:
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| 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 much is road tax on a BMW X3?
- A BMW X3 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
- Do electric BMW X3s pay road tax?
- Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
- What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
- Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
- How is road tax calculated for the BMW X3?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
- How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is typically a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new for five years. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed solely on their CO2 emission bands.
- How many BMW X3s are for sale?
- We currently have 3 BMW X3 models available, spanning model years from 2016 to 2018. This information was last updated on 7 September 2026.