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I have driven the X3 (and the X5) on the BMW Performance Center "other roads course" several times. It is a capable vehicle within certain understandable limitations.
The course takes you through bumpy wash board trails, but be mindful of deep ruts. No problems with 1 or 2 wheels off the ground but watch for high centering. Then there is a 20" water trough. Just keep moving.
You then drive up and down steep climbs and are tipped sideways too. No issues here.
The X3 is on factory all season tires but the road surface uses smooth coble stones. No sharp rocks period.
I would say given proper tires and a spare, the X3 could surprise many off road. But on a serious trail, a beater jeep is probably the smart thing. At least less to worry about....
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2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s
2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims
Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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