BMW X3 brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $38
- Average
- $264
- High
- $1,250
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X3 brake caliper?
Asking prices from 239 salvage yards in 33 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW X3 brake caliper
What the brake caliper does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used brake caliper price guide →
Also known asDisc Brake CaliperBrake Caliper Assembly
Price summary
A used BMW X3 brake caliper costs $38 to $1,250, with a median asking price of $214. Based on 2,470 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$234
Grade B (good)$184
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$38–$1,2502,039 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$342331 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$10018 listings
Grade XUngraded$49–$20082 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $38–$1,250 | 2,039 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$342 | 331 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$100 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $49–$200 | 82 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$234
Grade B$184
Grade C$75
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $38–$1,250 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X3 brake caliper is listed
We found priced BMW X3 brake caliper listings at 239 salvage yards across 33 states. Florida supplies the most, with 394 listings (12% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Indiana yards ask $423, 464% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 394 | 20 | $236+10% |
| Michigan | 368 | 19 | $200-7% |
| Illinois | 273 | 13 | $80-63% |
| Wisconsin | 230 | 13 | $100-53% |
| Indiana | 214 | 7 | $423+98% |
| South Carolina | 199 | 6 | $320+50% |
| California | 194 | 21 | $75-65% |
| Missouri | 170 | 5 | $404+89% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $214 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X3 brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $214
- BMW X3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$515
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for brake caliper replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid bleed and new brake pads if worn. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full brake caliper replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X3 brake caliper cost by year?
202540 listings$830$200 – $9102024254 listingsFits 7 years$334$50 – $1,0602023386 listingsFits 7 years$250$50 – $1,0602022400 listingsFits 7 years$249$43 – $1,0602021397 listingsFits 7 years$298$55 – $1,2502020219 listingsFits 7 years$201$50 – $9902019395 listingsFits 7 years$300$54 – $1,2502018204 listingsFits 6 years$220$49 – $9902017200 listingsFits 8 years$75$38 – $4932016200 listingsFits 8 years$75$38 – $4932015200 listingsFits 7 years$75$40 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X3 brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X3 brake caliper are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 212% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $234.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, w/o sport brake; LH, lists at a $400 median, while rear, sport brake, RH commands $892, a 123% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $830. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X3 sits 24% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 28% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 206% above the Ford Explorer ($70) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used brake caliper: what to check
- Inspect piston shafts under dust boots: Peel back the rubber dust boot to confirm the hydraulic piston shaft has no rust pitting, flaking chrome, or fluid leakage.
- Check slide pin articulation: Verify that carrier slide pins move freely in their bores without binding, excessive slop, or torn rubber grease boots.
- Test bleeder screw rotation: Ensure the bleeder screw turns smoothly and is not rounded off, sheared, or seized solid in the caliper housing.
- Confirm mounting bracket inclusion: Verify the yard includes the matching carrier bracket and slide pins, as bolt spacing frequently varies across rotor size packages.
- Replace banjo bolt copper crush washers: Always install fresh soft copper crush washers on the brake line banjo fitting during installation to prevent high-pressure leaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW X3 parts are priced?
01wide ±223%
Wheels
$250median
$49$1,162
02wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$492median
$80$1,894
03wide ±268%
Axle Shaft
$206median
$40$1,144
04wide ±169%
Tail Light
$195median
$40$699
05wide ±265%
Grille
$120median
$25$661
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$1,280median
$425$3,735
07wide ±166%
Strut
$205median
$44$725
08wide ±213%
Transmission
$943median
$159$4,175
09wide ±281%
Radiator
$183median
$40$1,069
10wide ±171%
Engine
$3,438median
$900$12,625
11wide ±219%
Starter
$116median
$35$544
12wide ±287%
AC Compressor
$150median
$35$897
Price comparisons
Compare BMW X3 brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsBMWX3
Class$280
X3$214
$66 diff19,409 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWX3
Class$297
X3$214
$83 diff15,129 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsBMWX3
Explorer$70
X3$214
$144 diff12,846 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsBMWX3
Camaro$239
X3$214
$25 diff10,563 listings
Brake CalipercompareJeepGrandCherokeevsBMWX3
Cherokee$116
X3$214
$98 diff8,004 listings
Brake CalipercompareBMWX7vsBMWX3
X7$304
X3$214
$90 diff7,239 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±196%
Acura ILX
$50median
$20$216
Acurawide ±143%
Acura Integra
$120median
$25$368
Acurawide ±246%
Acura MDX
$95median
$25$493
Acurawide ±283%
Acura RDX
$75median
$15$439
Acurawide ±299%
Acura TLX
$80median
$15$493
Audiwide ±237%
Audi A4
$131median
$28$650
BMWwide ±302%
BMW 330i
$193median
$35$1,200
BMWwide ±214%
BMW 530i
$200median
$40$896
BMWwide ±263%
BMW M3
$350median
$65$1,909
BMWwide ±288%
BMW X1
$125median
$25$744
BMWwide ±289%
BMW X5
$230median
$40$1,370
BMWwide ±163%
BMW X7
$304median
$90$1,080
Common questions
BMW X3 brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a BMW X3?
The median asking price is $214 across 2,470 priced listings from 239 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $234. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X3 brake caliper?
Using a used part, a BMW X3 brake caliper replacement typically runs $310–$515 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $214, and independent-shop labor for brake caliper replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include brake fluid bleed and new brake pads if worn. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW X3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW X3 brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X3 brake caliper fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.