2007 BMW X3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 26 HWY
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Horsepower
260
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ian A
Dependable, sporty, fast, and luxurious
Hardly have any problems with this vehicle aside from normal wear/tear. The only negative is that you pay triple the amount for parts since this isn't a US made vehicle. The X3 gets great fuel economy and the vehicle is very roomy inside. It has a panoramic sunroof that is really nice as well.
accountCircle Randy S
Great all around vehicle.
It is a great vehicle really good on gas and very smooth handling. Looks nice and has all amenities power seats, heated seats a good comfortable seating. BMW makes a great vehicle and a sharp looking car. One thing I would like to make note of is must use premium gas which isn't always the cheapest in price.
accountCircle Steffani U
Great performance and style
Yes, it is a little bit more to maintain. But, it is a great SUV with performance and style. My white BMW is very girly. You should get a different color for men.
accountCircle Kimberly W
2007 vehicle with little to no problems.
I bought the vehicle used a couple years ago with 90,000 miles on it and the only thing that has ever needed replaced is the thermostat housing, all else has just been routine maintenance. For the age of the car I am truly surprised it does not have issues.
accountCircle nasty t
It's mine. Uses hi-test gas' has no dents or dings.
It's good looking & dependable easy maintenance hasn't broke down
accountCircle Suz P
Spacious inside. Could have a bigger trunk. But it works for the family. Also good for road trips.
GREAT FAMILY CAR. Good room in the back and no one will complain about leg room back there.
accountCircle Stephanie U
Cute, smooth, reliable and clean.
My mom car handles so well. The interior is clean. The sound system is wonderful. The white color is so feminine and it is just really cute! Luckily, I have a mechanic who comes to my house for all work. He's a lot cheaper than the dealership or licensed mechanics in a shop.
accountCircle Shannon L
I added roof racks to it and I love it.
I haven't had the car long. But, so far I love everything about it. Drives great around town and did amazing in the mountains. I like the power and feel. Seems like I am always doing 80 and do not even know it. I have been a BMW owner my whole life and wouldn't have it any other way.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Eric E
Don't buy used without a warranty as there's a good chance there will be big repair bills in the future.
It's very nice inside and a very capable 4x4 with good mileage all things considered. The problems are out weighing the pluses... Replaced the transfer case, electrical problems, valve tap noise and now the transmission is slipping... So while it's a very nice car I've just run into really expensive issues.
accountCircle David B
Test drive it. Make sure it shifts smoothly.
Jerking transmission which seems to be common with this model. Otherwise it has nice features and is comfortable.
accountCircle Reiko S
Gas mileage efficiency, if it comes with backup cam and navi
It's ok but not excellent. It makes me feel kind of luxury but it's not worth paying for that much. Lexus would be a lot better quality if you pay the same amount of money Lexus should come with navi and backup cam, but not if you pay to BMW. Electrical amenities seem to be broken easily
accountCircle Margaux C
Not a cheap car to fix. Often one small problem can lead to many more.
Love the car, great drive and beautiful on the inside. However, since purchasing used, the car has had many problems that are not cheap nor easy to fix.
accountCircle Katie G
BMW benefits and drawbacks.
Not as luxury on the inside compared to Mercedes. Not as good on gas as I expected. But it is very roomy on the inside which I love! Performance has been good especially since I do not keep up with maintenance as well as I should. Seats do not heat and no push to start as compared to the x5 in the same year.
accountCircle Sarah D
It has everything I need in the back of the car to change anything my car.
It is easy to fix. But expensive for parts. Drive very smooth on long distance drives. A little pricey on gas too.
accountCircle Manas G
It requires a lot of maintenance.
I love the interior comfort and accessories of the car. However, there is a lot of maintenance required with the car. Some signal always pops on the dashboard, regardless of whether or not something truly needs fixing.

BMW X3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0si
260 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2007 BMW X3 Owner Reviews

4.09
33 Reviews
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5 stars 36%
4 stars 42%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 6%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Ian A on March 12, 2021
Dependable, sporty, fast, and luxurious
Hardly have any problems with this vehicle aside from normal wear/tear. The only negative is that you pay triple the amount for parts since this isn't a US made vehicle. The X3 gets great fuel economy and the vehicle is very roomy inside. It has a panoramic sunroof that is really nice as well.
accountCircle Katie G on February 22, 2021
BMW benefits and drawbacks.
Not as luxury on the inside compared to Mercedes. Not as good on gas as I expected. But it is very roomy on the inside which I love! Performance has been good especially since I do not keep up with maintenance as well as I should. Seats do not heat and no push to start as compared to the x5 in the same year.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jo I.

I have enjoyed and loved my X3. It is the perfect smaller SUV and has been a joy to take road trips in. I have always felt safe a and secure and there on demand four wheel drive has been very handy when driving in the mountains with snow and ice. The controls are simple and classy. The car as a whole, has been a great investment.

likeFilled Mathias B.

Very good reliable car. Extremely well built. Good engine. Good power. Safe. Very high performance on highway. Very quiet cabin. Good gas mileage. Solid the paint quality is high. No rust on the car. Driver seat is very comfortable.

likeFilled Priscila S.

The most important for me is the Power engine. Besides its a very Safety car. Its comfortable, well designed interior with high quality materials. It's an excellent all-wheel-drive system. I love the design.

likeFilled Jane D.

Sleekness of the design and finish of how the car is built with the seat warmers. However, if driven too often it starts to break down and have issues. Also not the best air circulation for people sitting in the back seat of the vehicle.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jo I.

There have been a few recalls but BMW handles all off that smoothly so it was really easy. The main con with all BMWs is the cost of maintenance and service. It is expensive! Additionally it would be great if this car was a hybrid or electric because premium gas in California is also expensive.

dislikeFilled Mathias B.

It is quite expensive to maintain. It runs on premium gas. I do not know about the resistance of the car under very low temperature. I sometimes, have hard time to open the driver's door and will not shut down properly unless I let the car run to warm up the cabin. The windows will not open during very cold weather.

dislikeFilled Priscila S.

In my opinion, it has very expensive parts when you need to replace something that is broken. But if you can afford, it's the best car to be a owner. Some may find the suspension too stiff and unforgiven.

dislikeFilled Jane D.

Not the best air circulation for people sitting in the back seat of the vehicle especially in the summer. Also leather seats are not the best in the summer when the light makes it too warm to have bare skin touch the seat because of the heat.

Ranks #3 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2007 BMW X3 has an average owner rating of 4.09 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 3 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.51
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4.43
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4.09

Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2007 BMW X3 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 3 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2007 BMW X3 have a spare tire?

Answer: The 2007 BMW X3 does not come with a spare. It has run-flat tires instead. These are tires that will seal themselves when punctured so that You can still drive on them. That said You will not want to drive on...

2007 BMW X3: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2007 BMW X3 oil type and capacity iS5w30 or 5w40 and 6.9 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues...

What kind of gas does the 2007 BMW X3 take?

Answer: Your 2007 BMW X3 is designed to use 91 octane gasoline. While 87 octane fuel can be used, this is not recommended, as it could cause engine knock and engine destruction over time.When You use a lower grade of...

Does the 2007 BMW X3 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2007 BMW X3 uses a timing chain. That's for all the engines You'd find, from the 2.0i through the 3.0d. Typically, this is a part that You won't need to service, and should last well over 200k miles. If You...
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Safety & Reliability

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