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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
63.5% pass rate
from 4,023 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (13% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.5% fail on Springs
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.075% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (23 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Electronic stability control (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Cable
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.099% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.050% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
      • 0.025% fail on Additional braking device
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.025% fail on Horn
    • 0.099% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.025% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.025% fail on Window
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.050% fail on Particulate filter (31 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.87% fail on Fluid leaks (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.075% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Hinge
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Towbar
      • 0.025% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Load security
      • 0.025% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.025% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.92% fail on Road Wheels (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
    • 0.099% fail on Power steering
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
    • 0.075% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
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