BMW X3
E83 LCI (PC72)Stock varies — page stays liveThe WBAPC720 VIN prefix designates the US-market facelifted (LCI) E83 X3 3.0si (later badged as the xDrive30i). It received the magnesium-aluminum N52 naturally aspirated engine, revised exterior design elements, and a significantly upgraded cabin with premium materials.
Engine
N52B30 3.0L Valvetronic Inline-6
Displacement
2,996 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
BMW X3 — representative 1st Gen Facelift (E83) imageDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,569 mm
Width
1,853 mm
Height
1,674 mm
Weight
1,815 kg
Shipping volume
14.17 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WBAPC720XXXXXXSep 2006 – Aug 2010US-market LCI X3 3.0si / xDrive30i
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This E83 LCI (PC72) was produced 2006–2010; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the E83 LCI (PC72)
What does the WBAPC720 VIN prefix signify?
It identifies a US-specification, left-hand drive BMW E83 X3 LCI (facelift) powered by the 3.0-liter N52 engine, marketed as the 3.0si or xDrive30i.
What engine powers this specific model?
It is powered by the 3.0-liter naturally aspirated N52B30 inline-6 engine, which produces 260 horsepower and features Valvetronic technology.
What all-wheel-drive system does it use?
It features BMW's xDrive intelligent permanent all-wheel-drive system, which electronically splits torque between the front and rear axles.