Is the BMW X3 a reliable long-term choice for Canadian buyers?
The X3 equipped with the B48 four-cylinder or the B48TU six-cylinder has a solid track record when maintained on factory schedules. Timing chain tensioners and valve cover gaskets can seep between 80,000 and 120,000 km on early B48 engines — confirm these have been inspected. The B58 inline-six is widely regarded as robust and commonly surpasses 250,000 km with consistent oil changes at 10,000 km intervals or shorter.




















