In the market for my first X3

FunTimesWithFoam · 04-27-2019, 10:58 AM

Hi folks,

I've decided to purchase an older ('09 / '10) X3. This will be my first BMW.

I'm currently searching through the forums looking guidance on buying an older model X3 but that's a skill in & of itself, so I'm reaching to ask the membership if they may have some quick links handy.

My requirement is that the vehicle have <120k miles. What issues does one normally see at or below this level?

Thanks,

ColdCanada · 04-28-2019, 07:52 AM

Hello good luck on finding your new and first X3,
A few things to look out for on the first generation X3.
- rear springs (known to brake due to salty roads)
- at some point the radiator expansion tank will need to be changed. Known to crack.
- oil filter housing and valve cover gasket.
- check that the license plate lights actually work. It’s known to fail and it’s the whole trunk handle with the lights that gets replaced. Not a big job but it took me awhile to find out why my license plate lights didn’t work. It’s called “ trunk lid grip “

That would be a good start.

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FunTimesWithFoam Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X3, Audi TT, Toyota Corolla Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Huntsville, Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW / X3 [0.00]	In the market for my first X3 Hi folks, I've decided to purchase an older ('09 / '10) X3. This will be my first BMW. I'm currently searching through the forums looking guidance on buying an older model X3 but that's a skill in & of itself, so I'm reaching to ask the membership if they may have some quick links handy. My requirement is that the vehicle have <120k miles. What issues does one normally see at or below this level? Thanks,
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ColdCanada New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW X3 AND 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hello good luck on finding your new and first X3, A few things to look out for on the first generation X3. - rear springs (known to brake due to salty roads) - at some point the radiator expansion tank will need to be changed. Known to crack. - oil filter housing and valve cover gasket. - check that the license plate lights actually work. It’s known to fail and it’s the whole trunk handle with the lights that gets replaced. Not a big job but it took me awhile to find out why my license plate lights didn’t work. It’s called “ trunk lid grip “ That would be a good start.
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