Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 BMW X3. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was purchased used on may 28, 2019. Leith Porsche (700 autopark blvd, cary, nc 27511) diagnosed and repaired the check engine indicator, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that if the check engine indicator illuminated again, the contact should take the vehicle to a BMW dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 104,700.
My car has had a rough ilde for a few months, off and on. I took my car, 78000 miles, for a cv axle repair. My mechanic let me know that I had more serious issues with my engine mount bolts being broken off. Its been making a rough noise also at speeds greater than 60. . I travel with my child in this car.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW X3. The contact stated that they had to replace the water hose three times since purchasing the vehicle. The dealer replaced the hoses but they continued to burst. The contact was concerned about the damage being done to the engine when the failure occurred. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 67,000.