Another excellent video, this channel is gonna go far!

It's a very smart vehicle, but I've always been put off by reliability issues ..... yet another sensible, knowledgeable review. Thanks.

I’ve got a 2012 35d F25. Bought it 5.5yrs ago with 95k on the clock. Apart from servicing and tyres, only problem has been a broken spring. Now on 134k miles and still feels new. I’ve been taken aback by how impressive it is. Normally change cars every 3yrs but I’m in no rush to change this one. Wide, low profile, run flat tyres make it poor in the snow though - however, all season tyres have made in unstoppable

I own a used F25 from 2013 since 2017 and had no Issues. Love that thing!

I owned an E83 for 7 years, and it was super reliable. Clocked up 150k before it went and the only issue I had was a clutch and DMF, which needed replacement at about 120k miles, and an issue with a blocked DPF due to a faulty vacuum switch. That occurred at about 140k miles. The paintwork was faultless at 13 years old and how many cars can you say that about. No, these cars weren't badly built, they were superbly built.

I do love this channel..relaxed driving documentaries..love it

Thanks Matt for another great honest review, glad it's got your must have cup holders, so with you there..😁

Really helpful video. Great job

Thanks for the review, very helpful..

Very good review again , thanks !

Just traded in my 08 X3 (owned for 7 years no issues) for the 14 X3 M Pkg vermillion Red. I love it. My older one felt the road better. But I’m enjoying the goodies in the newer one. I miss that I can’t open both sunroofs or opening the sunroof without the panel opening.

Another great analysis, thanks mate 👍

Great video! I'm looking at a 2014 M Sport this week, this was very helpful.

Absolutely spot on. After many mercedes models i bought my first BMW X3 3.0d m sport. Its now 5 years and 98000km and my motor plan has ended but I've decided to keep it. Its fun to drive, has morecthen enough power, frugal fuel consumption considering its size and as you say perfectly sized. Enjoyable to drive long distances and honestly one of the best and trouble free cars I've owned. An excellent buy for someone looking for a perfect family car.

i would say yes cause we loved our 335i x3 comfortable, very reliable and fast. We love our xc90 now cause we needed a larger car but x3 is awesome

As always another fantastic video, All the best ,here from sunny Arizona. Thank you kg

Great channel, fantastic presentation, strange thing to say about a used car dealer but I think I would trust you. Look out for good Skoda Superb’s or Octavia estates. Been looking on and off but not many out there especially petrols. Keep em coming.

I really enjoy these videos

Quality vid. Sensible and helpful without even being boring at all. Keep it up !!

Another great video. The X3 is the car that killed my 20-year-long love of BMWs. They've never quite lived up to the hype - OK, they're road rockets with great handling - but they've always had serious (and massively costly) reliability issues. My X3 (plus a briefly-owned X5) handled OK on-road, were utterly useless off-, and both were wearingly 'crashy' on all but the smoothest surface. The main issue with both cars was the constant electrical issues. When one was resolved, another occurred - I was never even confident the car would even stay locked at night. BMW used to stand for quality - these days they just stand for pointless gimmicks at a stupid price. They are all skirt and no skeleton, let alone knickers.

Almost 9k now. Great job mate. I love your vids. I am from CAN and love a lil touch of British Luxury with my day.

Congratulations for reaching 6k subs! Love your reviews. Watching your vids feels just like drinking beers with a mate who’s knowledgeable about cars. Cheers!

Out the gate honesty 🔥

Excellent review, really enjoying your style of presentation, keep em coming 👍

Nice review Matt!

Well done this seems such an honest review good work keep it up 👍🏻

Best review on KZfaq. Honest, no nonsense and very informative 👍

Gosh I love your honest and relatable opinions and views on vehicles. Cannot wait until I need to change my car, be straight on to googling high peak autos!

Great review as always. My son has one like the car tested which works well with his young family. I preferred the sdrive spec and don't miss the bhp and appreciate the mpg on motorways.

I'm glad that I subscribe this channel....actually next week I go to dealer the look one BMW X3 xdrive 2.0 diesel, automatic transmission and you convince me the buy....I never have BMW I was little bit sceptical. 20 years I drive vw but now it's the time that I jump on high level....thank you for this video 👍👏👏

Another great video... good review

Have just bought x3 3litre diesel 2016 partially on the strength of your review,so far I’m very pleased with it so thanks for your help.

Another great video! thank you.. The X5 (as ive mentioned) and this X3 (1st gen) are on my list for a daily driver to compliment the Smart Car the Mini Copper Countryman PHEV and the Toyota CHR in my family fleet...please.. PLEASE if and when you get the chance my final choice on my list is a mini cooper S but the AUTO.. I understand the Cooper S is not fitted with the dodgy auto box but a much more reliable one. thank you again.. great presentation again

Came across the channel while searching for reviews on cars I'm considering to buy next. You are doing an excellent job. Everyone likes an honest review Keep it up and good luck on your online course👍

I used to deliver new BMW's across England,from the import centre at Thorn,The X3 would be my used choice with full service history and extended warranty.The 3 ltr engine would give plenty of smiles per gallon

Congratulations on passing 7k man! Agree completely on the colour, British carparks look like an old black and white photo... Looking forward to more vids!

I absolutely love this color and interior combo. The X3 doesn’t make sense on American roads but watching it over there, I get it 100%.

Congratulations on over 7K subscribers! Well deserved

Nice! Spot on as always 👌

Wow your channel has really taken off mate good job, reckon it’s your personality that dose it. About the X3 I never really like the first two generations but the new one is really nice in my opinion, can’t wait for the x3m

Great review! No silly jokes etc., just straight talk and commonsense advice.

Another excellent review, although not a BMW fan but good to see other cars. Cheers

Also for those that live in London the best “euro6” diesel cars value for money type of thing

Great review

Dude, your articulation is so good! You sold me on this car.

6k subs was mind blowing then! Now you got 142k subs! Excellent!!! This channel is really therapeutic 😌 Great reviews with lots of info and the Humour is excellent too 😀👌🏼

Hi, enjoy your reviews even though I'm not looking to purchase a car at the moment. Also enjoy picking out places I know as you drive round the peak district.

Great review, great advice, if you're in the market for one. ;)

Hi, another brilliant review and I watched it all even though I hate bmw's looking forward to the next video.

Watching all the vids. They are full of good info and to the point. One don't need to race it against the boat to the edge of the globe to show if it is good or not.

Great to have a new review from you, Matt! I agree completely that the older BMWs seem to be fantastically unreliable for some reason. This one seems a bit better, though. Another superb video, thanks ever so much again!

Can you do a review of the BMW X1, if you get the chance. Your reviews are ace!

Another fine job.... thanks Mr High Peak ! Getting rid of my A6... this could be the one..... may even go Burgundy / Beige :-0

Hi, Saro from Malaysia. Liked the review. I heard what i wanted to hear actually. Well said.. Keep it up. 🙂

As far as I'm aware there is speed sensitive steering on all second generation X3 models including my 3 litre diesel msport. I can turn the steering wheel using my little finger with ease. Love everything about the car.

Hi Matt what's your thoughts on a BMW X1 diesel auto. Also ref run flat tyres are you ok to replace with normal tyres?

Good review and as a previous F25 owner I agree with everything you said. I tried a 20d msport but went with a 30d xline. Nicer ride quality, quicker and more refined but still returned 40ish mpg. Great all round cars. I'd also say the auto is a must, its superb. Keep the videos coming !

Love your vids keep up the good work x3 not to keen but that is just me

That's just exactly what I did. Bought a manual X3 2012 2D 100K miles 1 owner and I am start to love it. Although you're true the steering wheel is heavy. Well, I could build a biceps for this.

A family member has a 2.0d F25 D20C xdrive is 10 years old and so far its never given a days problem. No oil leaks amazingly but the ride is firm. Quick enough, very fuel efficient. Change all the oils and I mean all of them (brakes, engine, differential, transmission, torque convertor at the right time) and replace parts when the kilometers are reached. Nice sized luxury family SUV and not to big. 210,000km and going almost like new. This particular one was made in Germany. It just depends what you land up with.

Really excellent reviews time and time again from you! I am not going to lie, I would really like to see a series of videos or even a regular show with you collaborating with Mat Watson from carwow! Really different personalities and both super informative in your own ways. As with true Top Gear fashion, you'd need to find a third host in addition ;) Regardless of that, this channel is one of my favorite go-to channels when it comes to vehicles now, and there's no doubt in my mind that your youtube channel and your business ventures are going to bloom!

Oooh Lordy I've just got to the "Fatima" comment 😂🤣 you're hilarious without even knowing! Haha!

Nice move on changing the intro music. Enjoying your reviews. Great work. 👍🏼

I actually prefer the very last tweaks to the Mark 2 than the latest version. Just about to get into my third 3.0d ( yes MSport:) as I flirted with other cars for a few years then test drove a very nice low mileage late 2016 and it felt like a different world , all at once a Regal /Sports / even estate car rolled into one! But I stress with a 3.0d .. and 8 speed box… it’s a special car, every drive an occasion.

I like how well camouflaged you are. Bravo

I had an X3 2.0D SE with an auto box - a pretty good car but it was damned expensive to service at BMW and depreciation was huge over 18 months (from 2 years old to 3.5 years old).

Good review as always. Re earlier builds of this model, as you say reliability issues, yet generally BMW have this persona of great manufacturing.

Great work mate...keep it up👌

I had a 2008 BMW x3 3.0 SI with the ZF Steptronic transmission and the inline 6 petrol engine. That car was AWESOME. Strong and well built, contrary to your opinion. The ride was tighter and sporty, harsh even, but still a great car. They were easier to work on, if you wanted to replace your own plugs and things of this nature. Absolutely no issues. Just the valve cover gasket at 125K miles, which is regular maintenance. I have the 2014 X3 now which made advancements in ride quality, dampening, electronics, media etc. But as a pure car I believe the older models to be more quality built. Made in Germany too. Advances in electronics for modern day, means they have to take something out in build quality i.e., thinner material seats, thinner gauge body panels etc .....in order to make a profit and pay for all the new gadgets. I like both models but for different reasons. Sometimes simpler is better. I would never buy the sport models in either of these because you bounce all over the place. One salesman told us to put a bag of cement in the boot if we did buy an M.

Very good video. It Is a great car even in 2020

I always hated the 1st generation X3 with a passion and whilst I will never be an X3 fan, its a huge improvement.

hi mat just seen your vid on the x3 ive just purchased a x3 se model on a 13 plate with 55 k on the clock fsh and one former keeper love it cheers pete

Hi Matt A bit of advice needed if you can. I’m getting on 65 this year and while I’m not exactly struggling to get in and out of my jag XF (s) 3 litre diesel it’s getting there and it can only get harder as time goes on. It’s quite low as a jag should be so I’m fancying a change to something higher but just as rapid and the Porsche macan s has caught my eye. At 245BHP it’s down a little from the jag but it’s got curb appeal, speed, comfort and road presence. Do you have pros and cons for this model at approx two years old? Any advice would be much appreciated

really refreshing review. informative, and much different from the normal petrolheads. This is the type of info you want when considering potential purchases.

Excellent video! IMO you're bang-on with regards to both M Sport spec, and black/grey/silver/white paintwork. I've had BMWs for 20-odd years and have never "got" Joe Public's fascination for Sport spec. I spent a year looking for the right F25, I saw plenty and for me - apart from a few minor details details - the SE is the nicer spec. I ended-up buying a blue 30d SE, with the same interior as your feature car. I've seen several of your videos. I don't normally subscribe, but I've made an exception here.

Can you drive my Honda Civic 2003 automatic 1.6 and review it please?

Thanks for the video. Have you driven the Mercedes GLK by any chance? I’m trying to decide on a European SUV to do some mile off roading. I’m a bird photographer and will be going on some rough roads in America. Just curious your thoughts in comparing BMW to Mercedes. I own a Mini Cooper now, so am a little familiar with BMW design. Thanks.

Any thoughts on the Mk3? We’ve got a 17 plate X3 coming up to the end of its lease and we’re trying to decide whether to pay the final lump and keep it or just hand it back. But then we’ll need to buy something else 🤔 Your reviews are excellent 👍

This man is funnier than JC. I’m not looking to buy any of the cars he tested so far, but the reviews and analogies are brilliant. Get this man a million subs.

Lovely looking vehicle the colour the interior look beautiful I can’t believe it’s a manual 😂

Im thinking to buy a 2012 x3 on 96k one owner. Overall the call drive smooth and in good condition for 8k is it worth buying ?

Nice one

Nic vid. Like to see one on the 3 series

Thanks very informative as per have you done a 5 series yet?

Just hit 6K Subscriptions now your at 108K awsome

Got the x3 f25 3 litters diesel, thanks for making my choice easier!

Hey, great video again. Mind doing an LCI F10 530d sometime? That thing is on my 2022 bucket list. Thanks

Hi Mate, Don't suppose you've ever come across the x3 35i that are being imported from Japan? I'm tempted..Has the N55 engine. Further more, any advice on Japan imports?

Excellent review as always, I hope you get an F10 in soon as your views on that would be much appreciated

Hi, How much would a 2014 2.0 litre SE cost to buy in 2022?

This car has been such a surprise and delight. It’s very spacious, comfortable and good performance

An excellent video once again, and quite relevant to me at the moment. I've had 2 freelanders for my last couple of cars and they've been pretty good tbh, but I've been looking for a replacement recently. I hate the BMW in almost every way, even though it is better realistically than other makes, it just doesn't do it for me. So much in fact, that I've purchased a Kia Sportage. It was far more appealing to me. I'd actually love it if you did a review of the Sportage (The good looking one, upto around 2016 😀)

A nice review. I have just sold my 2014 X3 20d XLine, which I was very happy with and will collect a new 2020 X3 on Monday. I am in Thailand though, where cars are double the UK price.

Good honest review. The 6 cylinder petrol is a real screamer in the 0 to 60 times running in the mid 5 second range.

Proud owner of an Armored F25 LCI 28i. It took the added weight without complains. And to be honest, i never expected to see an F25 with a manual gearbox.

I didn’t know the X3 comes in manual! I have a 2014 auto and drives like a charm ... no issues whatsoever. And at least has a CD player unlike the new cars.

A great honest review , get him on top gear 👌

Congrats reaching your 6k subs :D (watching in 2022)

I bought a used 2016 X3 AND I absolutely love it♥️💯

Never even considered this as the 1st gen aweful..now its on my list because of the huge pros to cons balance.