BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2006

69.7% pass rate

from 5,313 tests in 2017

(28% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.3% fail on Position lamps (43% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Rear lamps (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Front lamps (68% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.094% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
    - 0.056% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    - 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.056% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
    - 0.056% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.019% fail on Matched pair
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.28% fail on Individual lamps (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on All direction indicators (80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.66% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.075% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.038% fail on Horn (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.019% fail on Battery
- 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.019% fail on Switch
8.5% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2006 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Condition (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.094% fail on Location
- 0.92% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (81% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (77% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.075% fail on Linkage condition (73% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Attachment
  - 0.019% fail on Condition
- 0.85% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (79% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Condition
  - 0.056% fail on Attachment
- 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Rear (63% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Front (70% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Front drive shafts (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Constant velocity joints (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.019% fail on Couplings
  - 0.038% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
    - 0.019% fail on Universal joint
    - 0.019% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.094% fail on Front suspension joints (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Trailing arms (85% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Condition
- 0.038% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.019% fail on Condition
  - 0.019% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.019% fail on Condition
- 0.019% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
7.3% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Rear wheels (71% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Front wheels (53% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Brake imbalance (70% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.094% fail on Brake operation
  - 0.038% fail on Gradient hand brake (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.9% fail on Hub components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.41% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Brake back plates (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.075% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.019% fail on Brake linings
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.0% fail on ABS (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems (84% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Components (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Hoses (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.038% fail on Pipes (98% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.15% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
  - 0.019% fail on Operation
  - 0.019% fail on Leaks
- 0.41% fail on Electronic stability system (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.038% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.038% fail on Pedal
    - 0.019% fail on Condition
    - 0.019% fail on Anti-slip
6.7% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Valve stem
- 0.038% fail on Size/type (85% better than other 2006 cars)
5.0% fail on Driver's view of the road (26% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet
2.7% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.094% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.92% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.79% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Requirements
  - 0.019% fail on Attachment
1.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (67% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Emissions (72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.15% fail on Cap
  - 0.11% fail on System
- 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2006 cars)
0.68% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.68% fail on Registration plate
0.45% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.41% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Condition
0.40% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering system (89% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.019% fail on Free play
    - 0.019% fail on Steering rack
- 0.075% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Operation
  - 0.038% fail on Other components
- 0.019% fail on Locking devices
0.23% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Body condition (77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Load security
  - 0.056% fail on Access panel (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Doors (90% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Drivers
  - 0.019% fail on Passengers front
- 0.038% fail on Seats
  - 0.038% fail on Drivers
- 0.019% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.019% fail on Chassis