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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
69.6% pass rate
from 2,108 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Springs
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.047% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.047% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.047% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.095% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.047% fail on Lever
        • 0.047% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.81% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.81% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.047% fail on Brake fluid
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.095% fail on Catalytic converter (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Drive shaft (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Flexible couplings (33 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.047% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.047% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Panel
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
    • 0.047% fail on Seats
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.047% fail on Undertray
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.047% fail on Other components
        • 0.047% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.047% fail on Steering column
    • 0.047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
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