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BMW X3 F25 (2010–2017): specs

BMW X3 F25 (2010–2017) photo
Photo: Dinkun Chen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

The BMW X3 F25 is a crossover SUV produced from 2010 to 2017. It is the 2nd of 4 generations of the X3 in our catalog.

Engines: 2.0 Turbo (xDrive20i) (N20B20), 184 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,648 mm, wheelbase 2,810 mm, fuel tank 67 L.

Facelift: 2014. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years2010–2017
Bodycrossover SUV
Engine2.0 Turbo (xDrive20i)
Engine codeN20B20
Displacement2 L
Fuelpetrol
Power184 hp
Torque270 Nm
Transmissionautomatic, 8-speed
Gearbox model8AT ZF 8HP45
Driveall-wheel drive
Length4,648 mm
Width1,881 mm
Height1,661 mm
Wheelbase2,810 mm
Fuel tank67 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)
2.0 Turbo (xDrive20i)≈ 16,475 ₸≈ 11,532 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Also 28i, 35i, 20d

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Gearbox ZF 8HP: a reliable gearbox
  • All-wheel-drive versions available
  • Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available

Cons

  • Engine BMW N20 (2.0 Turbo): timing chain guide wear on engines before ~2015
  • Gearbox ZF 8HP: rarely, mechatronics and bushings at high mileage

Common problems and what to check

Engine: BMW N20 (2.0 Turbo)

  • timing chain guide wear on engines before ~2015
  • oil leaks

What to check when buying: chain noise (whine) when cold; whether the chain was replaced.

Tip: The chain is the main thing to check when buying.

Gearbox: ZF 8HP

  • reliable gearbox; rarely — mechatronic and bushings at high mileage

What to check when buying: shift smoothness.

Tip: Oil with the filter-pan every 80–100k km.

Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 205/65R17, 225/60R17, 245/55R17, 245/50R18; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the BMW X3 F25 have?

2.0 Turbo (xDrive20i), code N20B20, 184 hp, 270 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

automatic (8AT ZF 8HP45).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Fuel tank 67 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the BMW X3 F25 in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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