BMW X3 MOT Results
Registered in 201285.6% pass rate
from 6,229 tests in 2017
(31% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.
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5.6% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(30% better than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp
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0.064% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.064% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.048% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.016% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.51% fail on
Direction indicators
(39% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Flashing type
(39% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.032% fail on Individual lamps (92% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Flashing type
(39% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Position lamps
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.048% fail on Front lamps (96% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.064% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(71% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Fog lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.016% fail on Registration plate lamp
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.064% fail on Valve stem
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2.3% fail on
Brakes
(40% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Hub components
(26% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Brake pads
- 0.096% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Brake back plates (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.26% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.096% fail on
Components
- 0.080% fail on Hoses
- 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
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0.14% fail on
Brake performance
(87% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Rear wheels (90% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.016% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.016% fail on Front wheels
- 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.016% fail on Brake operation
- 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.11% fail on ABS
- 0.080% fail on Electronic stability system
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1.8% fail on
Hub components
(26% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Windscreen
- 0.016% fail on Mirrors
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1.0% fail on
Suspension
(71% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Coil springs
(64% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Shock absorbers
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Front
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0.11% fail on
Suspension arms
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.58% fail on
Coil springs
(64% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.27% fail on Condition
- 0.016% fail on Attachment
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0.048% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.048% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
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0.29% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.29% fail on Registration plate
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0.24% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Steering
(67% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering system
(67% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint
- 0.016% fail on Drag link end
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0.016% fail on
Steering control
- 0.016% fail on Steering lock
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0.11% fail on
Steering system
(67% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Body condition
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0.016% fail on
Seats
- 0.016% fail on Passengers
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0.048% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(93% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.016% fail on Exhaust system
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0.016% fail on
Towbars
- 0.016% fail on Towbar
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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.