Petrol · 2017–2024
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All about the BMW X3 (G01)All about the 3.0 petrol (BMW B58) engine
The 3.0 petrol (BMW B58) engine was fitted to the BMW X3 (G01) (2017–2024). In the EU that is 10.9 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 3.0 286 hp, 3.0 340 hp.
The most expensive known risk is valve cover with built-in PCV: torn membrane or leaking gasket: it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €300–1,300 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Whistling at idle, bluish smoke, rising oil use, rough idle; or oil around the spark plug wells and a burning oil smell
Fix: Replace the valve cover (the PCV valve is part of it) with a new gasket
Signs: Coolant level warning, coolant traces at the water pump weep hole, sweet smell
Fix: Pressure-test the cooling system to find the leak; replace the water pump, module, cap or hose as needed
Signs: Oil smell, oil on the engine or the drive belt
Fix: Replace the housing gaskets (or the housing if the plastic is cracked)
Signs: Check-engine light with camshaft timing codes (e.g. P0012), rough idle, hesitation, limp mode
Fix: Read the codes, then replace the faulty solenoid(s) and their seals
Signs: Shimmy under braking
Fix: Replace bushes / arms
Signs: Harsh ride; expensive to replace
Fix: Budget accordingly
Signs: 4x4 / DSC warning lights, grinding
Fix: Replace actuator motor / gear
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,400. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the BMW X3 (G01) with the 3.0 petrol (BMW B58) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Hybrid2,993 cm³ · 210 kW (286 hp) | 3.6 % | 2020–2023 | 168 g/km | 6.4 L |
| 3.0 Hybrid2,993 cm³ · 250 kW (340 hp) | 2.0 % | 2020–2023 | 179 g/km | 6.9 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (39). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: valve cover with built-in PCV: torn membrane or leaking gasket (80,000–180,000 km, €300–1,300); coolant loss (water pump, heat management module or expansion tank cap) (80,000–180,000 km, €150–900); transfer case actuator motor (xDrive) (80,000–180,000 km, €150–500).
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Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026