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Sold: 2021 BMW X3
xDrive30e xLine Auto
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This car has been sold — November 2026.
It was listed for €35,975. The page is kept for reference. Looking for similar? Browse live BMW X3 listings.
€35,975
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You can plug in regularly and many journeys are short: a plug-in hybrid could suit that routine. Check this version's electric range.
- You prefer a higher seating position: this SUV/crossover type may suit. Try getting in and out; the body shape alone does not prove extra seats or four-wheel drive.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- You cannot charge regularly: do not assume you will achieve a plug-in hybrid's advertised fuel savings.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the X3 PHEV (commonly sold as the xDrive30e) — a petrol engine paired with an electric motor and automatic transmission, usually with BMW's xDrive all‑wheel drive. Electric-only range is limited to a few dozen kilometres so real-world economy depends heavily on how often you charge; the battery and charging hardware (Type 2 in Europe) are the items to watch. The battery and extra electrics add weight and reduce some boot-floor space compared with a petrol-only X3, and running costs/servicing tend to be higher at BMW dealers.
- Hybrid battery state-of-health report (capacity percentage, any stored faults and high-voltage battery replacement history).
- Charging cable(s) and charge-port operation (lock/unlock function) and evidence the car has been regularly charged rather than run as a petrol car.
- Automatic gearbox service history and any recorded software/ECU updates for the hybrid drive (look for transmission shudder or delayed upshifts).
- Brake discs and parking brake condition (regenerative braking lowers pad wear but can leave surface corrosion on discs after long idle periods).
- Under-bonnet high-voltage wiring condition and underside/boot area for moisture or repairs where the battery sits (check for corrosion on rear subframe and around the cargo floor).
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.