Used BMW SUV Under R300 000 in SA
BMW is a sought-after luxury car brand and, if you’re looking to buy a used example of one of the Bavarian brand’s SUVs for less than R300 000, Cars.co.za has a wide selection of used BMW SUVs for you to consider. Take a look at what’s on offer!
Are you looking for a used BMW SUV priced under R300 000? BMW, the Munich-based luxury car brand, is a popular car brand for new- and used car buyers in South Africa.
We recently highlighted the cheapest new BMW cars for sale, as well as the most expensive BMW cars for sale, but this article focuses on used BMW SUVs for sale in South Africa.
The SUV body shape is hugely popular and buyers looking to buy a used BMW SUV for under R300 000 have quite a few options to consider…
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Used BMW SUV for sale under R300 000
BMW X1
The 1st-gen BMW X1 was produced from 2009 to 2015 with the facelifted X1 arriving in South Africa in 2012. The first X1 was offered locally in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive guise with both petrol (18i, 20i, 28i) and diesel (20d, 25d) powertrains on offer as well as manual and automatic transmissions.
The 2nd-gen X1 arrived in South Africa in 2015 and was sold with 1.5- (18i) and 2.0-litre (20i, 25i) turbopetrol engines as well as a 2.0-litre turbodiesel (20d), with manual or automatic transmissions.
The new 3rd-gen BMW X1 arrived locally in 2023 with 1.5-litre turbopetrol (18i) and 2.0-litre turbodiesel (18d) derivatives fitted with a 7-speed dual-clutch- and 8-speed automatic transmission respectively.
In 2023, BMW welcomed the first X1 xDrive30e PHEV to market.
Both the 1st- and 2nd-gen BMW X1 models are available in the used car market for under R300 000 with numerous examples with mileage well under 200 000 km.
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BMW X3 and X4
BMW X3
The 1st-gen BMW X3 (E83) was produced from 2003 to 2010 and was offered with 3 petrol engines (2.0-litre, 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre) and 2 turbodiesel engines (2.0-litre and 3.0-litre). All derivatives featured BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
The 2nd-gen BMX X3 (F25) arrived locally late in 2010 with a 3.0-litre turbopetrol engine (xDrive35i) and a 2.0-litre turbodiesel (xDrive20d), both paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The range was expanded in 2011 with the addition of the xDrive20i (petrol) and a more powerful xDrive30d (diesel).
See also: BMW X3 (2010-2017) Buyer’s Guide
Production of the 3rd-generation BMW X3 commenced at BMW South Africa’s Rosslyn Plant in Gauteng in 2018. This generation offers 3 petrol powertrains (xDrive20i, M40i and X3 M) as well as 2 turbodiesel engines (xDrive20d and xDrive 30d), all paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
There is a wide selection of 1st and 2nd-gen used BMW X3 units for sale under R300 000 with many examples with low to medium mileage.
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BMW X4
For those seeking a sleeker and sportier X3 SUV experience, perhaps consider the BMW X4. The X4 came to market in 2014 with a range of turbopetrol and turbodiesel engines on offer. The X4 M was introduced as the flagship of the 2nd-generation X4 in 2018.
There are a handful of BMW X4s available on Cars.co.za for under R300 000.
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BMW X5 and X6
BMW X5
If you’re looking for a larger BMW SUV, then the X5 is the sweet spot. The 1st-gen BMW X5 (E53) was produced between 1999 and 2006 and powered by 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder petrol and turbodiesel engines, as well as a 4.8-litre V8 engine.
The 2nd-gen X5 (E70) made its debut in 2006 and remained in production until 2013. With familiar but revised engines (30d and 4.8i) carried over from the 1st-gen model, the X5’s popularity grew. The 4.4-litre V8-powered X5 M made its first appearance in 2009, while the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) update followed in 2011.
The 3rd-gen BMW X5 (F15/F85) arrived in 2013 with a 4.4-litre petrol V8 xDrive50i as well as 2 turbodiesel variants: a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder engine, as well as a -tri-turbodiesel version (in the muscular M50d) while the X5 M topped the range. All engines were mated with 8-speed automatic ‘boxes.
See also: BMW X5 (2014-2019) Buyer’s Guide
The 4th-gen BMW X5 (G05/G18) came to market in 2018 with the two 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel engines on offer (30d and M50d) with a 3.0L turbopetrol X5 40i and 4.4L V8 X5 M50i following later. The potent X5 M Competition was revealed in 2019 and the first X5 xDrive45e PHEV arrived locally in 2020.
The LCI update arrived in 2023 with all engines featuring 48V mild-hybrid technology, including the range-topping X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition derivatives.
Cars.co.za has a large selection of 2nd and 3rd-gen BMW X5 SUVs listed for sale under R300 000.
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BMW X6
The Sport Activity Coupe (SAC) version of the X5 is the X6.
The 1st-gen BMW X6 (E71) was launched in 2007 and came to market with a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder engine in turbopetrol and -diesel guises. A 4.4-litre V8 xDrive50i was also available, while the X6 M – with a 4.4-litre V8 turbopetrol engine – topped the range. The diesel range was headlined by the X6 M50d.
The 2nd-gen BMW X6 (F16) came to market in 2015 with BMW’s tried-and-tested 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbopetrol (xDrive35i) and turbodiesel engines (xDrive40d), while also including an updated version of the previously mentioned 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine in the xDrive50i. The tri-turbocharged X6 M50d topped the diesel range. The performance-oriented M model – the X6 M – arrived later in 2015.
The 3rd-gen BMW X6 (G06) was revealed in 2019 and arrived in South Africa in 2020. At launch, 3 derivatives were offered including the 3.0-litre 6-cylinder xDrive40i, a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 M50i as well as the quad-turbo 3.0-litre 6-cylinder diesel M50d, which was later discontinued. The high-powered X6 M arrived in 2020. An update in 2023 saw the introduction of 48V mild-hybrid technology.
Quite a few examples of the 1st and 2nd-gen BMW X6 models are listed for sale under R300 000.