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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.6% pass rate
from 9,319 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (22% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.064% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.011% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Brake discs and drums (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.032% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.64% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.021% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.064% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.032% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.021% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
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