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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
64.8% pass rate
from 3,298 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Springs
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
        • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.061% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
    • 0.091% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.030% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.091% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.030% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.82% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.91% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.091% fail on Airbags
      • 0.091% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Drive shaft (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Flexible couplings (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
        • 0.030% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.030% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.76% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on System
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
    • 0.091% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.091% fail on Power steering
      • 0.061% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
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