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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.3% pass rate
from 7,109 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Side repeaters (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.89% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.098% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Electrical equipment (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.028% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (98% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.55% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.098% fail on Parking brake control (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.098% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.028% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (81% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 0.32% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.042% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Exhaust system (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Safety device
      • 0.014% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust emissions (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Spark ignition (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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