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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
65.9% pass rate
from 4,774 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10.0% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.084% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.021% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.042% fail on Lever
        • 0.021% fail on Cable
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.084% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.084% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.021% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.021% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.021% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.021% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.52% fail on Prop shafts (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Flexible couplings (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.063% fail on Body (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.042% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.90% fail on Road Wheels (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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