BMW X3 throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $103
- High
- $278
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X3 throttle body?
Asking prices from 229 salvage yards in 39 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 throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used BMW X3 throttle body costs $30 to $278, with a median asking price of $86. Based on 671 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)$99
Grade B (good)$85
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$278494 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$20047 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$657 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$200123 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$278 | 494 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$200 | 47 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$65 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$200 | 123 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$85
Grade C$50
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$278 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X3 throttle body is listed
We found priced BMW X3 throttle body listings at 229 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 190 listings (17% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $60, while Tennessee yards ask $154, 157% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 190 | 37 | $100+16% |
| Florida | 137 | 17 | $74-14% |
| Texas | 118 | 26 | $68-21% |
| Connecticut | 85 | 6 | $135+57% |
| Indiana | 67 | 9 | $80-7% |
| Illinois | 55 | 13 | $60-30% |
| Tennessee | 53 | 4 | $154+79% |
| Pennsylvania | 47 | 8 | $91+6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $86 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X3 throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $86
- BMW X3 median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $135–$310
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X3 throttle body cost by year?
202528 listingsFits 8 years$200$56 – $2502024100 listingsFits 9 years$100$40 – $278202399 listingsFits 7 years$86$40 – $278202299 listingsFits 7 years$86$40 – $278202124 listingsFits 8 years$101$40 – $250202028 listingsFits 7 years$81$40 – $178201950 listingsFits 7 years$89$40 – $200201850 listingsFits 8 years$71$50 – $1612017200 listingsFits 8 years$80$30 – $263201648 listingsFits 6 years$100$50 – $1312015198 listingsFits 8 years$75$35 – $275
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X3 throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X3 throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 98% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $66 median, while 3.0L commands $250, a 279% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $71, while 2025 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X3 sits 28% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 14% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 5% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
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 throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsBMWX3
Class$120
X3$86
$34 diff3,378 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWX3
Class$100
X3$86
$14 diff3,070 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF250vsBMWX3
F250$129
X3$86
$43 diff1,999 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevyCamarovsBMWX3
Camaro$80
X3$86
$6 diff1,937 listings
Throttle BodycompareMiniCoopervsBMWX3
Cooper$107
X3$86
$21 diff1,824 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCYukonvsBMWX3
Yukon$82
X3$86
$4 diff1,823 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$106median
$25$297
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$80median
$20$316
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$65median
$20$271
Audiwide ±137%
Audi A4
$91median
$35$285
BMWwide ±163%
BMW 330i
$71median
$35$267
BMWwide ±107%
BMW 530i
$75median
$40$200
BMWwide ±108%
BMW M3
$100median
$35$250
BMWwide ±219%
BMW X1
$61median
$20$287
BMWwide ±265%
BMW X5
$100median
$20$550
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X7
$100median
$20$287
Common questions
BMW X3 throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a BMW X3?
The median asking price is $86 across 671 priced listings from 229 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X3 throttle body?
Using a used part, a BMW X3 throttle body replacement typically runs $135–$310 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $86, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X3 throttle body 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.