The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which BMW models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used BMW X3.
In the statistics for 2021, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2020 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the BMW X3.
BMW X3 Reliability
Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year
| EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 | EZ 2018 |
| 7,6 | 5,3 | 4,9 | 3,7 | 3,5 | 2,1 | 1,4 | 0,4 |
Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year
| EZ 2010 | EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 |
| 25,4 | 9,6 | 5,2 | 5,7 | 3 | 2 | 0,9 | 2,3 |
Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)
Common Breakdowns
- Turbo Charger (2010)
Source: ADAC
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Recent X3 Recalls
A battery insert (crash pad) has not been fitted. As a result, the battery would not be adequately secured in the … .
The safety belts for the driver and passenger seats may not have been fully bolted on. As a consequence, their restraining … .
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a … .
