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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
62.4% pass rate
from 3,610 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.028% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.055% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.083% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp levelling device (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.028% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Battery(ies) (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.028% fail on Horn
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (29% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.055% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.083% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.00% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.72% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.028% fail on Belts
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.055% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages
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