E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Wed Dec 03, 2025 6:06 pm

As above, the plate will show the load ratings approved per axle. You can go higher but not lower.

rockwell · Post by **rockwell** » Thu Dec 18, 2025 1:13 pm

Many thanks to you both, V 103's all round.

rockwell · Post by **rockwell** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 2:05 pm

Afternoon all, I would be interested to know if anyone has any experience of Graf electric water pumps? Obviously not for my X3 but for a 1 Series 125i N52. I believe the original is a Pierburg. There appears to be lots complaints about these pumps across the board from OEM to aftermarket manufacturers.

Apologies if this is straying slightly from my usual X3 posts.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 2:55 pm

Not personally, and a bit of research backs up your comment about them being unreliable. Why did BMW go electric, unless it was to reduce engine drag and therefore improve emissions. Oh well such is progress!

Plenty of folks using Graf along with Nein. One article implied that the actual control module is the largest risk to longevity. Bimmerworld in the US suggests the aluminium fixing bolts need doing too as they are one time use, as well as being soft metal!

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