#8NKL725 License Plate
2020 BMW X3
California, US
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Overview
The license plate number #8NKL725 belongs to a BMW X3 (2020 model) and is registered in California as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv) manufactured by BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #8NKL725 was first searched on LookupAPlate on November 11, 2026, and it currently has one community report. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
BMW
Manufacturer Name
BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA
Model
X3
Model Year
2020
Plant City
GREER
Trim
xDrive30i
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
SOUTH CAROLINA
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1997.5831016
Displacement (CI)
121.9
Displacement (L)
2.0
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
248
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Axles
2
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Wheel Base (inches) From
112.80
Interior / Seat
Number of Seats
5
Number of Seat Rows
2
Interior
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Transmission
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
8
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System / Maintaining Safe Distance
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Standard
Active Safety System
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Active Safety System / Forward Collision Prevention
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Active Safety System / Backing Up and Parking
Backup Camera
Standard
Exterior / Wheel tire
Number of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
18
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
18
Active Safety System / 911 Notification
Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
Standard
Active Safety System / Lighting Technologies
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
Standard
License Plate 8NKL725
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Hit and Run Nov 11, 2026
Hit and Run
Nov 11, 2026 This *** reversed into the Waymo my family and I were in. They didn’t even bother to check up on us either. They just up and left the scene of the hit and run. They also have expired tags. This driver is irresponsible and shouldn’t be driving. They are a liability.
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (20V598000)
Received on 30/09/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
30/09/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V598000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (21V096000)
Received on 19/02/2021
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles.
When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
19/02/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V096000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (20V152000)
Received on 18/03/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
18/03/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V152000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (19V684000)
Received on 27/09/2019
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.
The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
27/09/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V684000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY (20V164000)
Received on 19/03/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
19/03/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V164000
SUSPENSION:FRONT (19V678000)
Received on 25/09/2019
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
25/09/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V678000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY (20V601000)
Received on 30/09/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
30/09/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V601000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT (19V738000)
Received on 16/10/2019
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
16/10/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V738000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20V355000)
Received on 15/06/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
15/06/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V355000
ENGINE (21V598000)
Received on 02/08/2021
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Component
ENGINE
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
02/08/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V598000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY (20V490000)
Received on 18/08/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
18/08/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V490000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (20V443000)
Received on 29/07/2020
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. All vehicles have been remedied as of November 9, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
ModelYear
2020
Conequence
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
29/07/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V443000
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