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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
72.4% pass rate
from 1,041 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Springs
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.77% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (35 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt
          • 0.096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.096% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic braking system (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.096% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.096% fail on Other components
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.096% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Drive shaft (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Joints
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.096% fail on Doors
      • 0.096% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
  • 0.96% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.096% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Track rod end
Read the Honest John Review

  • BMW X3 (2010 - 2018)
    Handling is impressive for an SUV, large boot capacity and lots of rear-seat space, top engine choices deliver serious performance.
  • BMW X3 (2004 - 2010)
    Strong BMW image. Reasonable roadholding for a 4x4. Plenty of safety kit and electronic driver aids.

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