BMW X3 Timing Belt or Chain (2004-2026)

The BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the BMW X3.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 BMW X3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2009 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 BMW X3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2008 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 BMW X3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2007 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 BMW X3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2006 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 BMW X3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2005 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 BMW X3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 BMW X3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.