The 2005 BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive is an all-wheel-drive SUV, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 170 kW (231 hp).
The asking price is 4,990 € (plus a 99 € handling fee). That is 1,210 € (20%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,200 €. The estimate is based on 60 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 14 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 11 days.
The odometer reads 294,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 15 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Tow bar
- LED headlights
- Parking sensors
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 515 € per year
- Insurance 600 € per year
- Financing instalment 77 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,120 € per year.
The original tyre size is 235/55 R17. The seller is Aveden, Lahti.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ARF-456
- Mileage
- 294,000 km
- Engine
- 3.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 99 €
- Body type
- SUV
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- In traffic use in Finland
- 15 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBAPA91040WA24684
- maksimi.fi ID
- 163486
- Nettiauto ID
- 15911406
Technical details
- Power
- 170 kW / 231 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 8.1 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 5
- Cylinders
- 6
- Turbocharger
- No
- CO2 emissions
- 293 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,840 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,280 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,570 × 1,850 × 1,670 mm
- First registration
- 01/08/2005
- Last inspection
- 5/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0249*02
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- LED headlights
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 4,990 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 14 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 11 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Failures in the same model series
230 cars of the BMW X3 model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 182 defects leading to a failure, or 79.1 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 35.7
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 28.3
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Steering 5.2
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
The remaining 12.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (144). Median mileage 357,000 km.
Figures describe the BMW X3 model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Mileage | 293,227 km → 294,000 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report Description from the seller, in Finnish.
- Suomi-auto
- Automaattivaihteisto
- Hyvä huoltokirja
- Viimeisin huolto tehty 19.5.2026, 288tkm kohdalla
- Katsastettu 19.5.2026, seuraava katsastus 7.6.2027 mennessä
- Automaattinen ilmastointi
- Vakionopeudensäädin
- Kuljettajan istuin sähkösäätöinen 3:lla muistipaikalla
- Ajotietokone
- Radio / Cd
- Led takavalot
- Led-lisävalopaneeli
- Monitoimiohjauspyörä
- Penkinlämmittimet
- Alamäkihidastin
- Lohkolämmitin sisähaaralla ja lämmittimellä
- Sähkötoimiset ikkunat ja peilit
- Vetokoukku
- Isofix-liitäntä
- Parkkitutkat edessä ja takana
- Kaadettavat takapenkit
- 2 x avain kaukosäädöllä
- Keskuslukitus
- 2 x renkaat alumiinivanteilla
- Talvirenkaat M+S alumiinivanteilla
Lisätiedot ja tarjoukset:
📞 044 368 4400 📞 044 902 1324 ✉️ myynti@aveden.fi Aveden.fi – Edulliset käyttöautot luotettavasti.Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive cost?
BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive is for sale at 4,990 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 6,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005 and was first registered on 01/08/2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 294,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 41.3 % of BMW X3 cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (230 inspections, median mileage 357,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 3,490 BMW passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.7 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For BMW X3 cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 79.1 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, LED headlights, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 515 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 235/55 R17.
Where is BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive located?
The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Lahti, Päijät-Häme).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.