BMW E83 X3 (2003–2010) repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for one BMW E83 X3 repair: VANOS Solenoids, with a median of $625 across 2 dealer and independent prices.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · 6 reported prices, every one linked to its source on the repair page
E83 at a glance
| Production | August 2003 – August 2010 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2004–2010 | [1] |
| Layout | Longitudinally mounted, front engine, four-wheel drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2795 mm (110.0 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4564–4570 mm (179.7–179.9 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1855 mm (73.0 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1673–1675 mm (65.9–65.9 in) | [1] |
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E83. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
Repairs by typical shop cost
Rows marked "E83 prices" use only prices tied to this model; "whole job" rows use every price on that repair, which can include other models, so open the page before comparing.
| Repair | Scope | Dealer | Independent | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANOS Solenoids · limited | Whole job | $500–$750 | — | $80–$300 |
Generations and body styles
- Next generation: F25 X3 (2010–2017)
Related models
More X3 chassis codes: F25 · G01 · G45
Other BMWs that started in the 2000s: E87 1 Series · E90 3 Series · E60 5 Series · E61 5 Series · F10 5 Series · E63 6 Series · E64 6 Series · E65 7 Series · F01 7 Series · E84 X1 · E70 X5 · E71 X6 · E72 X6 · E85 Z4 · E86 Z4 · E89 Z4 · E46 M3 · E92 M3 · E60 M5 · E63 M6 · E85 Z4 M
Common questions
When was the BMW E83 X3 produced?
August 2003 – August 2010, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E83 X3?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E83: N52, N46, M54, M47, N47, M57. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW X3 (revision 1378672752, read 2026-10-23)
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