One requirement is that the current M50 gas mask, in use by all services, not be affected by the JGPD-HME decontaminant under consideration.

The BMW X3 M50 xDrive has been redesigned for 2025, the beneficiary of a reskinned exterior and a new cabin — and it is an absolute mess.

As standard, the i4 M50 has BMW's Live Cockpit Plus infotainment system, with a curved display and iDrive 8.0, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, perforated SensaTec upholstery, a power glass ...

The M50 also has a set of rear fender flares that aren't too offensive, but look tacked-on compared to the rest of the car. The part that's tricky to stomach is the nos - at least, for us.