2005 BMW X3 First generation Maintenance Items

For 2005 X3 First generation BMW recommends to use: H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, Festoon 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x41), C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), PSY24W 12V 24W PG20, Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, Festoon 12V 6W SV8.5 (11x35), P21W 12V 21W BA15s, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife, D2S 85V 35W P32d-2, D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2, and PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
expand_moreFront direction indicator
expand_more2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
expand_moreWhite direction indicator lens
Variant 1 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Variant 2 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise PSY24W 12V 24W PG20
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8)
expand_moreWhite direction indicator lens
Variant 1 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Variant 2 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise PSY24W 12V 24W PG20
expand_more2.5 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8)
expand_moreWhite direction indicator lens
Variant 1 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Variant 2 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise PSY24W 12V 24W PG20
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2004.1–2005.8)
expand_moreWhite direction indicator lens
Variant 1 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Variant 2 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
expand_moreWhite direction indicator lens
Variant 1 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Variant 2 PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise PSY24W 12V 24W PG20
All other modifications PSY24W 12V 24W PG20
High beam H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
expand_moreLow beam
expand_more2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
Xenon headlights D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8)
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
Xenon headlights D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_more2.5 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8)
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
Xenon headlights D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2004.1–2005.8)
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
Xenon headlights D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
Xenon headlights D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_moreAll other modifications
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d Longlife
Xenon headlights D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
Parking light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Side direction indicator WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Footwell light Festoon 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x41)
Glove compartment light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreReading light
Front Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
Rear Festoon 12V 6W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreBack-up lamp
2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
2.5 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2004.1–2005.8) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
3.0 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
All other modifications W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
License plate light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear direction indicator
expand_more2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8)
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
expand_more2.5 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8)
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2004.1–2005.8)
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
All other modifications PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s interference
expand_moreRear fog lamp
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L M57 D30 (306D2) 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM P21W 12V 21W BA15s
All other modifications H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
expand_moreStop lamp
expand_more2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
Taillight brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8)
Taillight brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
expand_more2.5 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8)
Taillight brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2004.1–2005.8)
Taillight brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
Taillight brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife
Otherwise W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
All other modifications W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreTail light
Taillight brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s Longlife

Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 BMW X3 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW X3 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2005 BMW X3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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