BMW X3 2003–2006 car dimensions: 4565 mm long, 1853 mm wide and 1674 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,835 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Automatic climate control with microfilter and recirculation is standard. Cruise control is standard. Park Distance Control is optional. Navigation with colour screen is optional. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane keep or reversing camera.
Boot holds 480 litres with seats up. Fold the rear seats for 1560 litres. Load area has textile lining, cover and partition net available.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg. Unbraked is 720 kg. Trailer hitch is optional and includes stability control. Payload is 500 kg.
Sport suspension is optional. No heavy-duty cooling noted. Suitable for light trailer work with the factory hitch option.
The cabin has a raised seating position with firm supportive front seats offering good side hold. 8-way power front seats with driver memory are standard. Automatic climate control with microfilter is fitted. The interior feels roomy for the class with practical storage and split-folding rear seats. An optional panoramic glass roof brings in light over both rows.
Requires premium unleaded fuel
Condition-based servicing with oil changes typically every two years
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating
Standard DSC stability control, ABS, dual front airbags, side airbags and front-to-rear head protection curtains
xDrive all-wheel drive and Hill Descent Control standard
The 3.0i runs on premium unleaded petrol. Official combined consumption is listed around 11.4 litres per 100 km.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. Oil services average every 25 000 km or two years, with larger inspections at longer intervals. Use of approved synthetic oil is specified.
Crash testing gave four stars for adult and child occupant protection. Standard kit includes Dynamic Stability Control with ADB-X, four-wheel ventilated discs with Dynamic Brake Control, front and side airbags plus curtain head protection, belt tensioners and a tyre pressure warning system.
The car is built for mixed on-road use with xDrive traction. Keep to the service indicator and address known wear items such as suspension components to maintain reliability.
Length 4565 mm, Width 1853 mm, Height 1674 mm, Wheelbase 2795 mm (X3 2003–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW press kit, carexpert.ru, km77.com, encycarpedia.com.