2011 BMW X3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2011 BMW X3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2011 BMW X3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.25 | $19.25 |
2011 BMW X3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Dimension | X3 Xdrive28d 4dr Suv | X3 Xdrive28i 4 Dr Suv | X3 Xdrive28i 4 Dr Suv | X3 Xdrive28i 4dr Suv | X3 Xdrive35i 4 Dr Suv | X3 Xdrive35i 4 Dr Suv | X3 Xdrive35i 4dr Suv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.65 m (183 in) | 4.65 m (183 in) | 4.65 m (183 in) | 4.65 m (183 in) | 4.65 m (183 in) | 4.65 m (183 in) | 4.65 m (183 in) |
| Width | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) |
| Height | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.81 m (111 in) | 2.81 m (111 in) | 2.81 m (111 in) | 2.81 m (111 in) | 2.81 m (111 in) | 2.81 m (111 in) | 2.81 m (111 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,919 kg (4,231 lb) | 1,865 kg (4,112 lb) | 1,865 kg (4,112 lb) | 1,882 kg (4,149 lb) | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 1,919 kg (4,231 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 BMW X3
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (35), steering (26) and power train (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V707000 | 2023-10-20 | engine and engine cooling:engine | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing... |
| 17V683000 | 2017-10-30 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. |
| 16V333000 | 2016-05-23 | child seat:latch strap | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i... |
| 14V176000 | 2014-04-10 | engine and engine cooling:engine | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i... |
| 11V341000 | 2011-06-29 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2011. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2011 BMW X3?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2011 BMW X3 for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2011 BMW X3 before buying one.
Before you sign for the X3
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, steering and power train; have those parts checked.
Reading the spec sheet
It is powered by the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
At 11.0 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 33 litres of fuel. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $57.75 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Space, size and seats
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier. It measures 4.65 m long by 1.88 m wide. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the X3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent first, buy later: a week with the X3 answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Send a request
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 BMW X3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 BMW X3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 BMW X3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 BMW X3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 BMW X3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 BMW X3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 BMW X3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3850.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.