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    2012 BMW X3

    Used from

    $59,030 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 9 L / 100km

    About the BMW X3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 BMW X3's used prices in Australia typically range from $16,800 for the Xdrive 28i variant and topping out at $24,500 for the Xdrive30d.

    There are 4 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (180kW/350Nm), 3.0L petrol (190kW/310Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (135kW/380Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel (190kW/560Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2012 X3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2012 BMW X3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW X3

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Headroom Front: 1033
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 994
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1483
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1423
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Base:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    See all 2012 BMW X3 Specs

    2012 BMW X3 Dimensions

    1675mm
    1881mm
    4648mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 BMW X3 Dimensions

    2012 BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3

    The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the xDRIVE20d with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the xDRIVE 28i with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW X3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a BMW X3?

    The BMW X3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 BMW X3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW X3?

    The BMW X3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW X3 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW X3 is the xDRIVE 28i that starts from $16,800.

    The most expensive BMW X3 is the xDRIVE30d that starts from $24,500.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: xDRIVE 28i, xDRIVE 20i, xDRIVE20d and xDRIVE30d.

    The largest BMW X3 is the xDRIVE 28i which measures 1881mm wide, 4684mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW X3 is the xDRIVE 28i which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The BMW X3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW X3 is the xDRIVE30d which weighs 2370 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.