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Droning noise

Jock Moore
in BMW X3 Series Forum

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Hi folks

Got a 2014 X3 30D with 81000 on the clock. It has recently developed a droning noise most audible when I take my foot off the accelerator. It's not wildly loud. There's no grinding sound or anything like that. I've had the bearings checked on all wheels and they are fine. 

Any ideas please ?

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    Hi Jock. 
    Is the car 4 wheel drive? 
    4x4 centre bearing? 
    that would be my first guess. 
     

    does it make the noise when stationary?
     

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    On 11/9/2025 at 5:46 PM, X5smw said:

    Hi Jock. 
    Is the car 4 wheel drive? 
    4x4 centre bearing? 
    that would be my first guess. 
     

    does it make the noise when stationary?
     

    Yes it's Xdrive. No... it purrs like a kitten when stationery.

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