BMW X3 MOT Results
Registered in 201488.2% pass rate
from 5,627 tests in 2017
(17% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.
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4.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (56% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Size/type
- 0.018% fail on Valve stem
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3.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(23% better than other 2014 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.87% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.71% fail on Headlamp
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0.14% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Matched pair
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0.21% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.018% fail on Individual lamps
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
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0.18% fail on
Position lamps
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.071% fail on Front lamps (81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.053% fail on Registration plate lamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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1.7% fail on
Brakes
(23% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Hub components
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.036% fail on Brake discs
- 0.018% fail on Brake linings
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0.16% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.14% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Components
- 0.018% fail on Hoses
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0.11% fail on
Brake performance
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.018% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.018% fail on Front wheels
- 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.018% fail on Electronic stability system
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1.5% fail on
Hub components
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1.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Washers
- 0.48% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Windscreen
- 0.053% fail on Mirrors
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0.71% fail on
Suspension
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0.53% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.071% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.053% fail on
Shock absorbers
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.018% fail on Suspension unit
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0.018% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.018% fail on Rear
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0.018% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.018% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.018% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.018% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.53% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.36% fail on Registration plate
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0.27% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.27% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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0.27% fail on
Seat belts
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0.089% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.089% fail on Attachment
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0.053% fail on
Steering
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0.053% fail on
Steering system
- 0.053% fail on Steering arm (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Steering system
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0.018% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.018% fail on Body condition
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0.018% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.018% fail on Exhaust system
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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.