The X3 performed adequately in Euro NCAP crash tests and scored four stars out of five. Standard safety kit includes dual front airbags, side and curtain bags, ABS, dynamic stability control and seatbelt pre-tensioners plus all cars have an alarm and remote central locking.
This is one of the most practical cars in the BMW range. The boot is huge and easy to load, the seats fold flat and the total load area is large enough for most weekend family jobs. There’s also a large glovebox and centre storage cubby, door bins and plenty of cupholders. Those looking to tow will be pleased to see that the X3 has a braked towing weight of between 1,800kg and 2,000kg.
Euro NCAP Rating
The BMW X3 (04-10) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.