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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
77.6% pass rate
from 6,279 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.064% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.96% fail on Direction indicators (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Flashing type (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.048% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.032% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.032% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.064% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.064% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.048% fail on View to rear
      • 0.048% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.46% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.016% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.46% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.41% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
    • 0.064% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.064% fail on Body
      • 0.064% fail on Other body component
    • 0.048% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.016% fail on Tank
    • 0.016% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.016% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.016% fail on Speedometer
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