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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
75.3% pass rate
from 7,371 tests in 2021
(9.5% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Side repeaters (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.53% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.081% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.027% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Brake performance (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.068% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Valves
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.095% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.095% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.027% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.027% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.054% fail on Spark ignition (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
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