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BMW X3 Estate xDrive20i MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport
Price	£49,860
Engine Power - BHP	184
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	175
Length	4708 mm
Width	1891 mm
Height	1676 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1800 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Attentiveness assist
BMW Live Cockpit Professional nav system including 12.3" instrument display + 12.3 high resolution control display
BMW Online services
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Condition based service - BMW service history, electronic service booklet, integrated owner's handbook
Connected drive services
Electric boot lid
Front/rear Parking distance control
iDrive touch controller with 8 favourite buttons
Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
Lights on warning by audio warning signal when ignition is switched off
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Optimum shift indicator
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
Run flat indicator
Stop/start system
Variable sports power steering with drive performance control Sport+ mode

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
Incorrect fuelling protection
M sport suspension
Multi-link rear suspension

Entertainment

BMW professional radio/CD/MP3
DAB tuner

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Black finish on B pillars
Body colour door handles
Body colour electric adjust heated aspherical door mirrors
Body colour roof mouldings
Body coloured bumpers
Direction indicator, side repeaters, integrated in exterior mirrors
Dynamic brake lights
Exhaust tailpipes - dual, round, split left and right with chrome finisher
Fingertip control / anti-trap function on electric window
Folding wing mirrors with auto dimming
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front and rear electric windows
Gloss chrome tailpipes finishers
Green tinted heat insulating glass
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss black shadow line roof rails
High gloss shadowline exterior trim in decorative moulding side frame/recess cover/guide rail/B, C pillars/mirror frame and triangle with mirror base
High level 3rd brake light incorporating LED Technology
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED tail lights
Lightweight engineering
M aerodynamic bodystyling
M Sport entry door sill strips
Model designation
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wing door
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Side exterior M designation badges
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting
Windscreen wipers with adjustable interval

Interior Features

12V power point in luggage area
12V power socket in front centre console
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission (front centre console) and 2 x USB Type C ports for charging (rear centre console)
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone automatic air conditioning
4 lashing points to secure luggage
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system
Ambient lighting
Anthracite headlining
Automatic interior light when door is opened/ignition switched off or via remote key
Floor mats in velour
Foldable storage floor with compartment
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear bottle holders integrated into door trim storage compartments
Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front footwell lights
Front head restraints
Front passenger seat
Front sports seats
Front/rear courtesy lights with soft on/off dimming
Front/rear reading lights
Heated front seats
Isofix rear child seat preparation
Leather gear knob
Lockable glove compartment
Luggage area underfloor compartment
Luggage compartment lighting
M sport leather steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Parcel shelf removeable and storable under boot floor
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Removable / retractable luggage cover
Slope adjustable rear seats
Storage compartment in rear centre console and front/rear door trims
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Two front cupholders with removable oddments tray/lid

Packs

Connected pro pack - X3

Passive Safety

ADB - Automatic Differential Brake
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking pre-tensioning
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash Sensor - activation of central locking release, hazard warning light and interior lighting
Deactivation of fuel pump in the event of a crash
Driver and front passenger front and side airbags with passenger deactivation and ITS front and rear head airbags
Driver and front passenger knee airbag
DSC+
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Seatbelt security check for front seats
Side impact protection
Three point seatbelts to all seats with front and outer rear pyrotechnic belt tensioners and seat belt force limiters
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure sensor
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Electronic engine immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control including two integrated key - one button for open/close all lockable content, windows and separate button for open luggage compartment
Remote control Thatcham category 1 alarm
Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button

Wheels

Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	170

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	35.3
WLTP - MPG - High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.7

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	184
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	134 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1676 mm
Length	4708 mm
Wheelbase	2864 mm
Width	1891 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2138 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	65
Gross Vehicle Weight	2410 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1600 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	610 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1800 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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