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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
72.2% pass rate
from 1,689 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Springs
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.059% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.059% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.059% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.059% fail on Horn
    • 0.059% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.059% fail on Requirements
      • 0.059% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.18% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.059% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.059% fail on Bracket
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.059% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.059% fail on Electronic power steering
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