2024 BMW X3: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2024 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2024 BMW X3, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2024 BMW X3
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Steering, suspension and seatbelt recalls
Recalls covered a steering part that could work loose (2018), front suspension parts (2019), seat frames, rear spoiler, airbags, and front seatbelt buckles and seatbelts (2020).
At the viewing: Ask a BMW dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used BMW X3 (Mk3, 2017-2024) buyer’s guide
- xDrive30e plug-in hybrid
Battery recall (plug-in hybrid)
The xDrive30e was recalled in 2020 for short circuits in the battery pack.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recall was done.
Source: Auto Express: used BMW X3 (Mk3, 2017-2024) buyer’s guide
- All engines
Run-flat tyres cracking
Some owners found the factory Bridgestone run-flats cracked or wore early.
At the viewing: Look at the tyre sidewalls for cracks.
Source: Auto Express: used BMW X3 (Mk3, 2017-2024) buyer’s guide
- All engines
Software crashes
Some owners report software crashes the dealer couldn't fix.
At the viewing: Use the screen and connect your phone.
Source: Auto Express: used BMW X3 (Mk3, 2017-2024) buyer’s guide
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2024 BMW X3
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Have all the recalls been done? Can a BMW dealer confirm from the VIN?
- Has the battery recall been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2024 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the BMW X3 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 293 | Tyres 7% |
| 2022 | 7,840 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 21,688 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 22,832 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 46,935 | Tyres 23% |
| 2018 | 24,162 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 24,014 | Tyres 26% |
| 2016 | 26,838 | Tyres 27% |
| 2015 | 20,927 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 18,189 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 21,359 | Tyres 29% |
| 2012 | 20,300 | Tyres 29% |
| 2011 | 11,940 | Tyres 27% |
| 2010 | 2,682 | Tyres 28% |
| 2009 | 3,982 | Tyres 31% |
| 2008 | 4,456 | Tyres 31% |
| 2007 | 6,745 | Suspension 36% |
| 2006 | 9,153 | Suspension 37% |
| 2005 | 7,726 | Suspension 42% |
| 2004 | 6,515 | Suspension 39% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score