BMW X3 MOT Results
Registered in 201176.1% pass rate
from 4,352 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.
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7.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(32% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Direction indicators
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Flashing type
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Flashing type
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Reversing lamps
(89% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.069% fail on Position lamp
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0.069% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Electrical equipment
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.023% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.023% fail on Switch
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0.023% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.023% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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3.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
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6.5% fail on
Suspension
(41% better than other 2011 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Springs
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5.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.3% fail on Coil spring
- 0.046% fail on Mounting
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5.3% fail on
Coil springs
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0.80% fail on
Suspension arms
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.39% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Linkage
- 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.046% fail on Ball joint
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0.023% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
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5.3% fail on
Springs
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4.8% fail on
Tyres
(18% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth (22% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Size/type
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
(51% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(29% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
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0.37% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(65% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Brake discs (71% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Brake drums (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.62% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.51% fail on
Brake performance
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Service brake performance
(86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.046% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.023% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.023% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.23% fail on
Service brake performance
(86% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.11% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Other components (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Parking brake control
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.046% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.023% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.023% fail on Pedal
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2.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(29% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Visibility
(31% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.069% fail on Windscreen
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0.046% fail on
View to rear
- 0.046% fail on Mirrors
- 0.023% fail on Bonnet
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0.83% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.71% fail on
Seat belts
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Seat belts
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Steering
(59% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Steering linkage components
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.046% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering play
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
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0.092% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.092% fail on Steering rack
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0.023% fail on
Power steering
- 0.023% fail on Operation
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0.55% fail on
Steering linkage components
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.046% fail on Joints
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0.23% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Bumpers
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0.046% fail on
Body
- 0.046% fail on Other body component
- 0.023% fail on Exhaust system
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0.023% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.023% fail on System
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0.023% fail on
Doors
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0.023% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.023% fail on Door condition
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0.023% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.25% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Compression ignition
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.092% fail on
Spark ignition
(94% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Compression ignition
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.023% fail on Other leaks
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0.32% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.32% fail on Attachment
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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0.023% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.023% fail on Speedometer
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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.