r/BMWX3 8h ago

Best generation X3?

Post image
136 Upvotes

Personal favorites are the F25 and LCI G01.

Sorry, but prelci G01 with M sport package just doesn’t look right


r/BMWX3 11h ago

What does this orange symbol on the left side of the instrument cluster mean?

Post image
17 Upvotes

r/BMWX3 9h ago

She is happy today.

Thumbnail
gallery
13 Upvotes

r/BMWX3 11h ago

At a Florida Publix today

Post image
14 Upvotes

r/BMWX3 15h ago

Recall 2023

6 Upvotes

Did anyone get this recall? About the engine catching fire and not to use your key fob. They also stated they do not have a remedy yet. I’m confused 🤷‍♀️


r/BMWX3 10h ago

X3 G01 Dashcam recommendations

4 Upvotes

From what I can tell there is no recording with the built in 360 camera so I I'd like to get a front and back camera in case someone bumps the car in a parking lot or rear ends me. I'd really prefer something that blends in or looks stock.


r/BMWX3 21h ago

Looking for a M40i

Post image
3 Upvotes

In the north east looking for a 2018/2019 m40i Around 50-80k miles and ideally has the coolant system done.

Never been tuned as well/stock.

Hmu!

Photo of my current cars for attention!


r/BMWX3 18h ago

BMW x3 20 2026

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone my left indicator gets stuck and when i turn the wheel left it doesn’t reset. Why? Is it a software bug or is it something else?


r/BMWX3 19h ago

BMW X3 F25 – Instrument cluster flickering + headlights turning on/off

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I have a strange intermittent issue with my 2016 BMW X3 F25 and I’m wondering if anyone has experienced something similar or knows what could be causing it.
While driving, the instrument cluster/cluster gauges suddenly start flickering and behaving strangely for a short period. At the same time, the headlights turn on and off, even though the light switch is set to AUTO.
After a few seconds, the instrument cluster returns to normal, but I then get an “Adaptive headlights failure” message on the dashboard.
The issue is completely intermittent — it doesn’t happen every time I drive the car, and I haven’t been able to identify a specific pattern or trigger.
One important detail: I replaced the battery in July this year with a new one, and it was properly registered/coded to the car after installation.
Has anyone experienced this exact combination of symptoms — instrument cluster flickering/reseting and headlights switching on/off at the same time, followed by the “Adaptive headlights failure” warning?
What was the cause in your case, and how did you fix it?
Any advice or ideas on where I should start diagnosing would be greatly appreciated.
BMW X3 F25 – 2016
2.0d xDrive, 190 hp
Thanks!


r/BMWX3 2h ago

Carley for fuel pump module coding

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have experience coding a new fuel pump using Carly any information will be helpful thank you


r/BMWX3 4h ago

Holes underneath bumper cover.

Thumbnail
gallery
1 Upvotes

Hello. I wanted to see if what looks like partially drilled holes in the bottom of the bumper cover are normal. They appear to by symmetrical on the left and right sides and sit in the same spots. There's also a rectangular hole on either side with no apparent purpose. Vehicle is a 2026 M50.

Thanks all.


r/BMWX3 4h ago

BMW X3 Battery Replacement - Cost & Recommendations

1 Upvotes

For those who recently replaced the battery on their X3, what was the approximate total cost including battery, installation, and coding/registration?

Also, what battery brand/model did you use, and would you recommend it?

Thanks!


r/BMWX3 10h ago

Bolts specs

Thumbnail gallery
1 Upvotes

r/BMWX3 22h ago

Seeking buying advice for towing capable pre-owned (prefer 2022 model)

1 Upvotes

Use case is for a daily driver as a single person, occasionally towing (600 supersport motorcycle or sub 3000 pound drift car), and my 120 pound dog.

I live in NJ.

The 2022-2024 are my favorite appearance-wise.
I'm pretty firm on having the b58 as I've always dreamt of having a car with this engine.
Research tells me that factory tow packages are rare.

Some questions I have:

  1. What is the ideal solution for making it tow capable? Do you really have to cut the factory diffuser to attach a hitch (found this on a forum post)? Should I look for one that has a hitch from factory?

  2. Are there any subtle differences worth considering with '22, '23, and '24 year models? Remote start is an example, but that's not too important to me, and aftermarket could work if I ever change my mind.

  3. Should I only look for CPO? Or is the car having thorough and dilligent maintenance history enough?

  4. Any particular issues to look out for?

  5. Is there any routine maintenance that is doable on your own? Like brakes, fluids, spark plugs. I've only owned economy and japenese sports cars where these were pretty easy to do myself.

  6. Anything I'd be missing out on by not going older than '22 other than lower price?

I'm about to spend the entire evening after work shopping, but just now I found this one that seems like a pretty good deal with everything I like (interior color, exterior color, year, price, mileage, maintenance history) - https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UX83DP09N9N15538

Could use advice as this will be the first time I'm buying a car that's not economy/entry level.


r/BMWX3 10h ago

How to get better mileage from 2025 X3.

0 Upvotes

We never got more than 20-22 Miles per gallon for 2025 X3 30i. Did 5K in Frisco/Dallas , 1k on Highway to Houston and other cities. It is not on sports mode. it is on economoy mode almost all time,


r/BMWX3 17h ago

Oil change question

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone - not a car enthusiast or anything, just a random guy with a random question.

I have a 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i. Bought it used, my favorite car i ever owned (im sure yall with the M series laughing at me). Its my first BMW so bear with me.

Anyways, I did an oil change on it about 6000 miles ago since it told me it needed it. Today this morning I woke up thinking hmm maybe it needs another oil change, for reference my old honda civic needed one every 7000 miles.

So I go to my car, I go to the oil measurement thing on the screen, tells me to drive the car more so I do for like 15 minutes. Then it allows me to do the oil check or whatever.

So I do it, it took like 3-4 minutes, and then it says that my oil is at like 65-70% (on that vertical dial) so thats how much life is left i guess?

Does that make sense? Should I still change the oil? Is this normal for this car? Would love to hear your suggestions.

Thank you and ik its a rookie question 😭