2012 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). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 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 | 12.5 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 |
2012 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 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2012 BMW X3
- NHTSA lists 2 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 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (18), engine (11) and power train (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V495000 | 2017-08-08 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded. |
| 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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 2012 BMW X3 from us first.
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Buying the 2012 BMW X3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 BMW X3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 BMW X3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 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.