BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.1% pass rate
from 7,114 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.014% fail on Lever
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.042% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.014% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.48% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (86% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.17% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.028% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
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