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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
76.1% pass rate
from 4,352 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Electrical equipment (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Springs
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.046% fail on Mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (22% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Brake drums (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.023% fail on Pedal
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on View to rear
      • 0.046% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.83% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.046% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Power steering
      • 0.023% fail on Operation
  • 0.39% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.046% fail on Joints
    • 0.046% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.046% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on System
    • 0.023% fail on Doors
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
  • 0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.092% fail on Spark ignition (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.023% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.023% fail on Speedometer
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