Oil and filter change
Per CBS, at the latest 24 months
24 months
Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.
Source [1]E83 · 2003–2006
BMW X3 3.0i E83 · 231 hp (2003 to 2006)
The BMW X3 3.0i of the E83 generation uses the M54B30 petrol engine with 231 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 231 PS / 170 kW
- Displacement
- 2 979 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M54B30
- Period covered
- 2003–2006
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
231 hp (170 kW), xDrive all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2003 to 2006.
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In the range
It sits between the 2.5si (218 hp) and the 3.0si (272 hp). The M54B30 engine is also fitted to: BMW X5 (E53), BMW Z3 (E36/7 – E36/8), BMW Z4 (E85/E86).
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Maintenance and records
Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW X3 3.0i E83?
The M54B30 petrol engine (2 979 cc), 231 hp (170 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the BMW X3 3.0i?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M54B30 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026