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The short version
- A 2007 BMW X3 rear wheel bearing is number 511026, a press in bearing that runs from 2004 through 2009.
- The front uses the same style part, 510081, also a press in ball bearing.
- Both ends are press in bearings, not bolt on hub assemblies.
- 2010 sits on a seam between this body and the next, so that year needs the old part checked.
BMW sold the first generation X3, the E83, from 2004 through 2010. A 2007 BMW X3 rear wheel bearing is number 511026. The front mirrors it with 510081, both press in ball bearings rather than sealed hub assemblies.
2004 to 2010 BMW X3 wheel bearing numbers
A 2007 BMW X3 rear wheel bearing and its front counterpart are both press in ball bearings. That matters when a shop assumes a bolt on hub instead.
The listings hold steady from 2004 through 2009. 2010 sits on the edge of the next generation’s own numbers.
BMW X3 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 to 2009 | Front, press in ball bearing | 510081 check price |
| 2004 to 2009 | Rear, press in ball bearing | 511026 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2004-2010 BMW X3: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Other years live on the main BMW X3 wheel bearing page.
Both ends of this X3 are press in bearings, not hub assemblies. A shop reaching for a bolt on part is reaching for the wrong style entirely.
The catalogs disagree on 2010: these rows stop at 2009, while the following body’s front listing starts at 2010. Match the old part or the VIN on a 2010 X3.
Year by year
2004 through 2009 run on stable numbers at both ends, front 510081 and rear 511026. A 2007 BMW X3 rear wheel bearing is a clean example of that middle stretch, with nothing to split by trim.
2010 sits on the seam between listings. The safest move on that single year is matching the old part before ordering.
The E83 and its F25 successor
This first generation X3, the E83, runs from 2004 through 2010, with the catalog rows stopping at 2009 on both ends. The two generations run as sibling pages, with the 2011 to 2017 X3 wheel bearing numbers picking up where this one leaves off.
The front bearing on this E83 also shows up on the X5 of the same era, worth knowing but not a swap without checking the old part first.
Diagnosing a BMW X3 wheel bearing
- Listen for a rumble at speed. A worn press in bearing tends to produce a steady drone that grows louder with road speed.
- Check the sound in a turn. A failing bearing often changes tone under cornering load, a pattern explained at wheel bearing noise while turning.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven tread can mimic a bearing hum, so work through tire noise or a wheel bearing before buying a part.
- Check for play at the hub. With the wheel off the ground, grip it top and bottom and rock it to feel looseness.
- Confirm the bearing style before ordering. Reading up on press in wheel bearing replacement avoids buying a bolt on hub assembly by mistake.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2007 BMW X3 use in the rear?
A 2007 BMW X3 rear wheel bearing is 511026, a press in ball bearing fitting every X3 from 2004 through 2009.
What wheel bearing does a 2007 BMW X3 use up front?
The front takes 510081, the same press in style as the rear. It also runs from 2004 through 2009.
Is the X3 wheel bearing a hub assembly?
No. Both the front and rear on this generation are press in ball bearings, not bolt on hub assemblies.
What wheel bearing fits a 2010 BMW X3?
2010 sits between two generations of listings. Matching the number the old part carries is safer than guessing which body it belongs to.
Does the X3 share its wheel bearing with any other BMW?
The front listing, 510081, also appears on the X5 of the same era, worth noting rather than treating as an automatic swap.