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What is your BMW X3 worth in 2026? See the indication by year, known weak spots and tips for the best price.

What is a BMW X3 worth in 2026?

A 2025 BMW X3 with around 20,000 km fetches roughly €49,100 in a private sale, or about €41,750 as a trade-in. A 2020 car with 85,000 km is worth about €23,200 privately. These are indications for a car in good condition.

Indicationby model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)

Indication BMW X3 by model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)
YearTrade-inAuction / dealer bidPrivate sale
202520,000 km€41,750€45,400€49,100
202433,000 km€35,050€38,150€41,250
202346,000 km€29,400€32,000€34,600
202259,000 km€25,100€27,350€29,550
202172,000 km€22,150€24,100€26,050
202085,000 km€19,700€21,450€23,200
201998,000 km€17,600€19,150€20,700
2018111,000 km€15,750€17,100€18,500
2017124,000 km€14,050€15,250€16,500
2016137,000 km€12,550€13,650€14,750
2015150,000 km€11,200€12,200€13,200
2014163,000 km€9,800€10,700€11,550
2013176,000 km€8,400€9,150€9,900
2012189,000 km€7,200€7,800€8,450
2011202,000 km€6,100€6,600€7,200

Calculated with the Sell Your Car value model: estimated new price, yearly depreciation for this segment and fuel, and how well this model holds its value. Trim, options, damage and servicing make the difference.

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What does a BMW X3 fetch now?

By build year, from the 400 BMW X3 cars for sale at dealers and importers on 27 October 2026. Private sale, dealer offer and trade-in are derived from the asking price with the usual dealer margins; your car can differ by trim, mileage and condition.

YearDealer asking pricePrivate saleDealer offerTrade-in
2026 (226)€66,950€60,150€55,650€51,150
2025 (47)€64,900€58,300€53,950€49,550
2024 (16)€52,450€47,100€43,600€40,050
2023 (21)€46,950€42,200€39,000€35,850
2022 (31)€41,900€37,650€34,800€32,000
2021 (24)€37,850€34,000€31,450€28,900
2020 (19)€34,950€31,400€29,050€26,700
2019 (4)€34,900€31,350€29,000€26,650
2018 (8)€29,450€26,450€24,500€22,500

Depreciation year by year: BMW X3

A last-year BMW X3 still asks 77% of its new price. After that it loses 9.7% a year on average. Measured on 396 cars for sale on 27 October 2026 (built 2018–2026).

Depreciation by year of the BMW X3
YearCarsAsking priceNew priceValue keptDrop per yearMileage
2026226€66,950€85,25080%–12,500 km
202547€64,900€84,00077%−3.8%22,000 km
202416€52,450€85,20061%−20.8%39,500 km
202321€46,950€81,35059%−3.8%72,500 km
202231€41,900€77,75053%−9.3%94,500 km
202124€37,850€77,70047%−11.6%90,500 km
202019€34,950€76,75045%−3.5%87,500 km
2019*4€34,900€99,15035%−22.3%82,500 km
20188€29,450€73,65039%+10.9%107,500 km

Median per year. New price: what the car cost new in the Netherlands, the RDW catalogue price (incl. VAT, BPM and factory options, without delivery costs). For cars imported used: the Dutch catalogue price of that version. Value kept: asking price divided by the car’s own new price. Drop per year: value kept against the next newer year; a plus means that year asks relatively more. Older cars have more miles, which is part of the drop. * Fewer than 5 cars: indicative only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

Who buys a used BMW X3?

In the Netherlands, the X3 is the BMW for caravanners and families who want both space and all-wheel drive. An F25 or G01 xDrive20d with a tow bar is a sought-after tow car, and the G01 xDrive30e is reaching the market in numbers as an ex-lease car. Buyers are often experienced BMW drivers moving over from a 3 Series Touring, and business owners who need a smart car that can tow.

Package, drivetrain and tow bar set the price. M Sport or xLine, panoramic roof, head-up display, Harman Kardon, an electric tow bar and adaptive LED headlights make an X3 more appealing. On an E83 or F25, buyers ask about the xDrive transfer case, whose actuator motor can fail, and on the 20d up to about 2014 about the N47 chain. An E83 diesel is often Euro 4 and barred from the milieuzones (low-emission zones) in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem; check with the low-emission zone check. On the iX3 and xDrive30e, battery condition counts. Start with a free valuation.

Which X3 generations are there?

Which X3 generations are there?
GenerationWhat to know
E832004–2010The first X3; the 2.0d and 3.0d are often Euro 4, so check low-emission zones.
F252010–2017Roomier and more comfortable; the xDrive20d is the classic caravan tow car.
G012017–2024xDrive20d, xDrive30e plug-in and the rear-wheel-drive electric iX3.
G452024–presentNew generation including the 20 xDrive and the 30e xDrive plug-in.

Which X3 versions are popular?

These are the versions buyers search for most. Name the exact version in your ad.

  • BMW X3 xDrive20d
  • BMW X3 xDrive30d
  • BMW X3 xDrive20i
  • BMW X3 xDrive30e
  • BMW X3 iX3
  • BMW X3 sDrive18d

What are the known weak spots of the X3?

  • E83 and F25: the xDrive transfer case actuator can fail, causing jerks or shudder on tight turns
  • N47 in the 20d (E83 from 2007, F25 up to approx. 2014): timing chain
  • Oil leaks from the oil filter housing and rocker cover
  • xDrive30e and iX3: high-voltage battery condition
  • Heavy towing: wear on brakes and automatic gearbox

What does a buyer check on a used X3?

  • Slow, tight turns in a car park: does the drivetrain jerk or bind?
  • Registered towing capacity and tow bar operation
  • Emission class on an E83 diesel
  • On the iX3 or xDrive30e: battery report and charging cable
  • Service history, including transfer case fluid if it has been changed

How do you sell your X3 for the best price?

  1. Ideally sell an X3 with a tow bar in the run-up to camping season
  2. Put towing capacity, xDrive and the package in the title
  3. Include an SoH report with an iX3; in 2026 an EV pays 70% of the MRB rate
  4. Have a faulty transfer case repaired or disclose it honestly

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FAQ about the BMW X3

What is my X3's towing capacity?

It differs by engine and generation, and it is registered with the RDW against your registration number. Look it up with the registration check and put the braked towing capacity in your ad. Caravanners filter on it, and an X3 with a tow bar and a high towing capacity attracts exactly the buyers willing to pay more.

Can an old X3 diesel enter low-emission zones?

Only if it is Euro 5 or newer. An E83 2.0d or 3.0d is often Euro 4 and then may not enter Amsterdam, Utrecht or Arnhem; The Hague bars Euro 3 and older. The fine is €130. An F25 or G01 is Euro 5 or 6. Check with the low-emission zone check and mention it in your ad.

Is an iX3 easy to sell?

Yes, if you document the battery well. Buyers want to see an SoH report and know how fast the car charges. The G01 iX3 is rear-wheel drive and is not the heavy tow car the xDrive20d is, so it appeals mainly to families and commuters. In 2026 an EV pays 70% of the normal MRB road tax rate.

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