How much is a 2021 BMW iX3Electric worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 BMW iX3Electric on the Irish used-car market is around €29,900, based on 9 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 BMW iX3 depreciate per year?

A BMW iX3 loses roughly 15.6% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 BMW iX3 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 BMW iX3Electric?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 BMW iX3Electric using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Trim:All Edition · 2 xLine · 1 Unknown · 2

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW iX32021

Electric

€29,900ROI listing median

23 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€30k – €30k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 11h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€29,900

private sale ~€28,178 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€20,930 – €25,415

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

78k km

typical 69k km

Days listed

23d

avg on market · demand 65/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent EV credentials — zero emissions, strong 400+ km range, low running costs (electricity vs. petrol). BMW's electric powertrain is mature and proven on this generation.
Priced fairly for the segment; 5-year-old iX3s are holding value well. €29,900 is realistic for mileage in the 60–110k km window. Competitive with Kia EV6 or Tesla Model Y at this age.
12V auxiliary battery failures are the main concern — can trigger vehicle lockouts or charging-port faults. Check that battery has been serviced recently; ask seller for service history. Infotainment freezes are annoying but not safety-critical.
Before buying, have an independent EV specialist run a battery health diagnostic (degradation, cell balance). Don't rely on BMW's on-screen estimate alone. Confirm all recalls completed and 12V battery replaced if original.
NI import €378 cheaper before VRT — VRT (€5,500+), NOx levy, and registration will quickly erase the saving on this model. Buy locally unless a specific spec is unavailable.

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Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2021 BMW iX3 · Electric · per year

Estimated annual cost

€5,840/yr

Per month

€487/mo

Depreciation

€4,664

80% of total

Fuel / electricity

€503

9% of total

Maintenance

€320

5% of total

Road tax

€120

2% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

4% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €29,900 current market median at 15.6%/yr (regression from 9 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

BMW iX3 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

ElectricElectricthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

€623/yr

18.5 kWh/100 km, home night rate

Fuel €503/yrRoad tax €120/yr

median €29,900

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

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Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€320

estimated per year

The iX3 requires minimal routine maintenance compared to ICE vehicles; no oil, spark plugs, or transmission fluid. Plan for battery health monitoring and ensure reliable home/workplace charging infrastructure to maximise warranty protection and minimise degradation.

Battery health checkannual diagnostic to monitor capacity retention and thermal management health

€60/yr

Brake fluid inspectionfluid hygiene critical; no friction brake service typically needed due to regenerative braking

€40/yr

Tyres (amortised)premium EV tyres (Bridgestone/Michelin) wear faster due to vehicle weight; €450-550 per tyre every 40-50k km

€90/yr

NCT (amortised)first NCT at 4 years; annual amortisation

€27/yr

Consumables & filterscabin air filter, pollen filter, coolant inspection (no oil changes); occasional connector cleaning in coastal regions

€103/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast