The X3 first joined the BMW lineup in 2004 as the market started demanding more mid-size SUVs. In the first few years, BMW only offered diesel powertrains, but later determined that it could expand the offerings. Now in its third generation, BMW has continued updating and revising the X3, ensuring that it is always among the best luxury models on the road.
852 Used BMW X3 cars for sale
BMW X32019 - 2.0 20i GPF M Sport SUV 5dr Petrol Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps) Automa
25Low Mileage
£25,995
Finance available £513 pm
- 2L
- Miles
38.8K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- SUV
Wimbledon Carriage Co
BMW X32013 - 2.0 20d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
31£8,100
Finance available £159 pm
- 2L
- Miles
102.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Westbrook Car Sales
0/5 Stars
BMW X32012 (62) - 3.0 30d M Sport Steptronic xDrive Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
37£7,500
Finance available £145 pm
- 3L
- Miles
126.4K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Fame Cars Limited
BMW X32015 (15) - 2.0 20d SE Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
47Low Mileage
£12,300
Finance available £252 pm
- 2L
- Miles
61.4K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Car Planet Barnet
BMW X32021 - xDrive 30e SE 5dr Auto
38Low Mileage
£25,999
Finance available £547 pm
- 2L
- Miles
28.0K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- SUV
Motorpoint Newport
BMW X32016 (16) - 2.0 20d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
51£12,410
- 2L
- Miles
101.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Halton Cars
BMW X32021 - xDrive20d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto
10£27,495
Finance available £544 pm
- 2L
- Miles
67.0K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- SUV
Lakeland Cars (NI) Ltd
BMW X32012 - 20d M Sport 5-Door
36£5,995
Finance available £112 pm
- 2L
- Miles
148.3K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Barnsley Commercial Sales Ltd
5/5 Stars
BMW X32014 (14) - 2.0 20d M Sport SUV 5dr Diesel Auto xDrive (stop/start) (184 ps)
36Low Mileage
£10,500
Finance available £212 pm
- 2L
- Miles
81.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
RDM Direct
4.2/5 Stars
BMW X32018 (68) - 3.0 30d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
66£24,200
Finance available £477 pm
- 3L
- Miles
64.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Whitethor Cars
0/5 Stars
BMW X32019 - xDrive20d M Sport 5dr Step Auto
21Low Mileage
£25,995
Finance available £513 pm
- 2L
- Miles
46.2K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
David Hayton Ltd (Autostore Penrith)
BMW X32020 - xDrive X3 M Competition 5dr Step Auto
38Low Mileage
£42,995
Finance available £863 pm
- 3L
- Miles
31.2K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Estate
BMW Bavarian
BMW X32022 - xDrive20d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto
27Reduced
£35,395
Finance available £707 pm
- 2L
- Miles
43.3K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- SUV
Top Gear Motors
BMW X32019 (19) - 3.0 30d M Sport SUV 5dr Diesel Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) (265 ps)
84£22,383
Finance available £487 pm
- 3L
- Miles
68.1K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Big Motoring World Leeds
BMW X32019 - xDrive20d M Sport 5dr Step Auto
£22,779
- 2L
- Miles
65.6K
- Diesel
- Semi Auto
- SUV
Marshall BMW Grimsby
BMW X32016 (16) - 2.0 20d SE Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
1Low Mileage
£15,050
Finance available £314 pm
- 2L
- Miles
48.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Car Planet Watford
4.3/5 Stars
BMW X32016 (65) - xDrive20d SE 5dr Step Auto
14£12,690
Finance available £266 pm
- 2L
- Miles
80.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Ponko
4.5/5 Stars
BMW X32018 (68) - 2.0 20d M Sport SUV 5dr Diesel Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)
69Low Mileage
£22,163
Finance available £482 pm
- 2L
- Miles
50.1K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
Big Motoring World Peterborough
BMW X32018 (18) - 2.0 20d SE SUV 5dr Diesel Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)
44Low Mileage
£21,499
Finance available £421 pm
- 2L
- Miles
50.8K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- SUV
KC Jones Car Sales Ltd
4.7/5 Stars
BMW X32024 - xDrive 30e M Sport 5dr Auto
19Reduced
£47,898
- 2L
- Miles
9.0K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- SUV
Arnold Clark Glasgow BMW
4.6/5 Stars
Find a specific BMW X3
Trim
Body Style
Engine Size
Fuel Type
BMW X3 DieselBMW X3 Full ElectricBMW X3 Hybrid - Diesel/ElectricBMW X3 Hybrid - Petrol/ElectricBMW X3 Petrol
Transmission
Colour
Registration Year
BMW X3 2005BMW X3 2006BMW X3 2007BMW X3 2008BMW X3 2009BMW X3 2010BMW X3 2011BMW X3 2012BMW X3 2013BMW X3 2014BMW X3 2015BMW X3 2016
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Why buy a used BMW X3?
If you're in the market for a mid-size SUV that's refined and luxurious, then a used BMW X3 is a great choice. The X3 looks classy from the outside and is a lot of fun to drive. With the efficient engine options combined with its comfortable and plush interior, the X3 ticks plenty of boxes for various types of buyer.
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Pros
- Efficient diesel engines
- Well-designed interior space
- Good fun to drive
Cons
- Ride can be firm
- Expensive accessories list
- Hybrid has less boot space
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Used BMW X3 buying guide
Engines and transmissions
While initially only offered with diesel engines, the BMW X3 now can be found with petrol, diesel and hybrid configurations, including a manual or an automatic gearbox and rear or four-wheel drive.
Petrol- xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has a top output of 287bhp with the XtraBoost engaged, giving it a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds with an electric range of up to 26 miles.
- xDrive20i includes a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine to create 181bhp with a consumption rating of up to 36.7mpg.
- M40i contains a 3.0-litre straight-six to make 335bhp, giving the SUV a 0-62mph time of 4.9 seconds.
- At the top of the lineup, the M Competition has a 502bhp engine that cuts the 0-62mph time to 3.8 seconds.
- xDrive20d has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder to create 187bhp that returns a 0-62mph time of 7.9 seconds.
- xDrive30d has a 3.0-litre six-cylinder to make 281bhp, reducing the 0-62mph time to 5.7 seconds.
- M40d boosts output to 321bhp so that it can reach 62mph in 4.9 seconds.
Practicality
The X3 is designed to be practical while maintaining its smaller, more nimble footprint. It has a spacious interior and lots of standard technology features.
Interior space- Newer models have standard leather upholstery with heated front seats.
- Rear seat legroom has been increased with each new generation.
- ISOFIX points are included to secure child seats.
- 550-litre boot in non-hybrid models (450 litres PHEV), matching the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
- With rear seats down, there are 1,600 litres available, which is more than the Audi Q5.
- Standard hands-free tailgate gives instant access to boot.
Safety
- Perfect five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in 2017.
- Adult occupant rating is 93%.
- Standard features include lane departure, lane change warnings, a rear-view camera, cross-traffic warning, parking sensors and front collision warning with brake function.
Technology
- Dual screens available – 12.3-inch driver information display and 12.3-inch infotainment system.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work seamlessly with the infotainment system.
- Available touchscreen sat nav has clear, crisp graphics.
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Different generations of used BMW X3
Third Generation (2017 to 2024)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Full Electric / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 3
- MPG:
- 30 - 2824
- Acceleration:
- 4.6 - 8.4 seconds
- Boot space:
- 450 - 550 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
210kW Premier Edition 80kWh 5dr Auto
Cheapest
xDrive20i SE 5dr Step Auto
Fastest
XD3 3.0 5dr Switch-Tronic
Second Generation (2010 to 2017)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Engine Size:
- 2 - 3
- MPG:
- 46 - 57
- Acceleration:
- 5.3 - 10.3 seconds
- Boot space:
- 550 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
sDrive18d SE 5dr
Cheapest
sDrive18d SE 5dr
Fastest
xDrive35d M Sport 5dr Step Auto
Used BMW X3 FAQ's
Which is the most popular engine in the BMW X3?
For many years, only the diesel powertrains were offered. The diesel engines are the easiest to find on the used car market. However, with the rise of the plug-in hybrid over the past few years, it probably won't be long before we see more of these more efficient models in the used market.
Which are the most popular trim levels?
BMW has offered several X3 trim levels over the years, including the M Sport, xLine and M Competition. The M Sport is the most popular among X3 owners, due to the different alloy wheel design and body trim giving a sportier exterior, and superior interior features such as leather upholstery.
What optional extras should I look out for?
Customers should look out for advanced safety features, such as the advanced parking assistant, which is helpful when trying to get into tight spaces. It is also possible to find a variety of interior materials, keyless entry and laserlights.
Is the BMW X3 a good family car?
Yes, the X3 offers a spacious interior considering its smaller size, with the newer models providing more rear legroom. The boot space is also ample, especially in the non-hybrid models.
Is there a hybrid version of the BMW X3?
BMW recently released the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid, which features a top output of 287bhp when the XtraBoost is engaged. With this powertrain, expect a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds and an electric range of up to 26 miles per charge.
Is the BMW X3 available as an automatic?
Yes, the BMW X3 has been available as an automatic, with newer models only offering this gearbox. It's much easier to find an automatic in a used X3 than it is to find a manual.
Is there a four-wheel drive version available?
All newer models of the BMW X3 come standard with all-wheel drive. This added capability enhances traction and handling, especially when the road is slippery. It's also beneficial when driving on uneven terrain.
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