Front control arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Shimmy under braking
Fix: Replace bushes / arms
€250–600
Common faults, service intervals and costs
BMW X3 (G45)
2024–now
4
engines covered
9
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The BMW X3 (G45) has been built since 2024.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DPF saturation: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €300–1,800 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-17FE+ / LL-01 · ~5.25 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 petrol (BMW B58) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · BMW Longlife-01 FE / LL-17 FE+ · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0d (BMW B47) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0d (BMW B57) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Run-flat tyres (harsh, expensive)
usually 0–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Harsh ride; expensive to replace
Fix: Budget accordingly
free / recall
Faults by engine
2.0 petrol (BMW B48)
Valve cover / oil filter housing seep
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil misting, burning smell
Fix: Reseal
€250–600
Coolant loss (plastic coolant pipes / expansion tank)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant warning, sweet smell, level drops
Fix: Find and replace the leaking pipe or tank
€150–600
3.0 petrol (BMW B58)
Coolant loss (plastic coolant pipes / expansion tank)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant warning, sweet smell, level drops
Fix: Find and replace the leaking pipe or tank
€150–600
Oil filter housing gasket leak
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil smell, oil on the engine or the drive belt
Fix: Replace the gasket
€150–500
2.0d (BMW B47)
EGR cooler recall (2015–2018)
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Coolant leaks into the EGR system
Fix: Check recall status; free replacement
free / recall
DPF saturation
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF warning, frequent regeneration
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,800
3.0d (BMW B57)
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor or doser
€300–900
Gearboxes
Steptronic (ZF 6HP / 8HP)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 petrol (BMW B48) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| 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 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 65,896, of which 241 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 140 kW (190 hp) · Hybrid | 45.7 % | 2025–2025 | 58 g/km | 2.6 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 145 kW (197 hp) · Hybrid | 28.7 % | 2025–2025 | 156 g/km | 6.0 L |
| 3.0 petrol (BMW B58)3.0 (2,998 cm³) · 280 kW (381 hp) · Hybrid | 7.0 % | 2025–2025 | 179 g/km | 7.9 L |
| Electric210 kW (286 hp) · Electric | 4.4 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
| 3.0 petrol (BMW B58)3.0 (2,993 cm³) · 210 kW (286 hp) · Hybrid | 3.8 % | 2025–2025 | 165 g/km | 6.3 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · Hybrid | 2.9 % | 2025–2025 | 152 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 2.0d (BMW B47)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · Diesel | 1.6 % | 2025–2025 | 153 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · Petrol | 1.2 % | 2025–2025 | 156 g/km | 5.8 L |
| Electric345 kW (469 hp) · Electric | 1.1 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
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.
Common questions
Does the BMW X3 (G45) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 petrol (BMW B48): chain; 3.0 petrol (BMW B58): chain; 2.0d (BMW B47): chain; 3.0d (BMW B57): chain.
What are the known problems with the BMW X3 (G45)?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR cooler recall (2015–2018) (60,000–150,000 km, free / recall); DPF saturation (150,000–250,000 km, €300–1,800); adBlue / NOx sensor (80,000–180,000 km, €300–900); coolant loss (plastic coolant pipes / expansion tank) (80,000–180,000 km, €150–600). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used BMW X3 (G45)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: coolant leaks into the EGR system; DPF warning, frequent regeneration. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
BMW X1 (E84) 2009–2015BMW X1 (F48) 2015–2022BMW X1 (U11) 2022–BMW X2 (F39) 2018–2023BMW X3 (E83) 2003–2010BMW X3 (F25) 2010–2017BMW X3 (G01) 2017–2024BMW X5 (E53) 1999–2006BMW X5 (E70) 2006–2013BMW X5 (F15) 2013–2018BMW X5 (G05) 2018–BMW X2 (U10) 2023–BMW X4 (F26) 2014–2018BMW X4 (G02) 2018–BMW X6 (E71) 2008–2014BMW X6 (F16) 2014–2019BMW X6 (G06) 2019–BMW X7 (G07) 2019–
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
BMW 3 Series (G20) 2019–BMW 1 Series (F40) 2019–2024MINI Countryman (F60) 2017–2024BMW 5 Series (G60) 2023–MINI Clubman (F54) 2015–2024BMW 4 Series (G22) 2020–BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 2021–BMW 8 Series (G15) 2018–
Other BMW models
BMW 1 Series (F70) 2024–BMW 7 Series (G70) 2022–BMW 2 Series Coupé (G42) 2021–BMW i4 2021–BMW iX 2021–BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (F44) 2020–2024BMW Z4 (G29) 2018–
Sources and notes
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.
Updated 08/10/2026