BMW X3 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $924
- High
- $3,129
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X3 tailgate?
Asking prices from 424 salvage yards in 38 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 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used BMW X3 tailgate costs $125 to $3,129, with a median asking price of $680. Based on 1,548 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the BMW X3 tailgate is listed
We found priced BMW X3 tailgate listings at 424 salvage yards across 38 states. Florida supplies the most, with 239 listings (15% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $375, while California yards ask $775, 107% 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 | 239 | 38 | $475-30% |
| Georgia | 135 | 24 | $662-3% |
| California | 134 | 28 | $775+14% |
| Michigan | 133 | 39 | $555-18% |
| North Carolina | 94 | 25 | $621-9% |
| Indiana | 77 | 16 | $375-45% |
| Ohio | 73 | 21 | $680 |
| Kentucky | 64 | 14 | $662-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $680 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X3 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $680
- BMW X3 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $825–$1,205
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
w/o darkened lens; rear view camera
3 listings$1,610$1,490 – $2,500darkened lens, rear view camera
2 listings$1,610$1,490 – $1,610darkened lens, surround view camera
1 listings$1,610$1,610 – $1,610w/o darkened lens; surround view camera
1 listings$1,610$1,610 – $1,610Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X3 tailgate cost by year?
20257 listings$1,610$1,490 – $2,500202465 listingsFits 3 years$1,966$215 – $3,040202328 listingsFits 3 years$1,926$280 – $2,917202265 listingsFits 3 years$1,870$215 – $3,0402021197 listingsFits 4 years$1,468$135 – $2,620202054 listingsFits 4 years$1,455$135 – $2,0602019192 listingsFits 4 years$1,426$162 – $2,620201842 listingsFits 4 years$1,445$300 – $2,0602017482 listingsFits 7 years$448$135 – $3,1292016293 listingsFits 7 years$500$175 – $3,1292015476 listingsFits 7 years$435$125 – $3,129
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X3 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X3 tailgate 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $435, while 2024 tops the table at $1,966. 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 38% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 58% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 8% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsBMWX3
F250$1,100
X3$680
$420 diff6,938 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsBMWX3
Camaro$400
X3$680
$280 diff6,546 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsBMWX3
Rogue$1,200
X3$680
$520 diff4,331 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsBMWX3
Fe$700
X3$680
$20 diff4,160 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsBMWX3
Explorer$795
X3$680
$115 diff3,751 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesSClassvsBMWX3
Class$560
X3$680
$120 diff3,631 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
BMWwide ±82%
BMW 330i
$711median
$176$1,349
BMWwide ±102%
BMW 530i
$1,070median
$290$2,473
BMWwide ±75%
BMW M3
$960median
$395$1,837
BMWwide ±247%
BMW X1
$750median
$125$3,824
BMWwide ±230%
BMW X5
$626median
$125$3,000
BMWwide ±87%
BMW X7
$1,224median
$350$2,471
Common questions
BMW X3 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a BMW X3?
The median asking price is $680 across 1,548 priced listings from 424 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $435.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X3 tailgate?
Using a used part, a BMW X3 tailgate replacement typically runs $825–$1,205 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $680, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X3 tailgate 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.