BMW X3 MOT Results
Registered in 201582.1% pass rate
from 7,114 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.
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5.2% fail on
Suspension
(62% worse than other 2015 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.028% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Linkage
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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0.014% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint
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0.014% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint
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5.0% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Size/type
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2.9% fail on
Brakes
(16% better than other 2015 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(47% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Brake linings
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0.15% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2015 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(47% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Service brake performance
(89% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Rbt
(91% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
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0.056% fail on
Rbt
(91% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
- 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
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0.042% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(89% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.042% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.028% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.014% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.014% fail on Lever
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2.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(36% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.84% fail on Headlamp
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.38% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.38% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
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0.38% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(83% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.042% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.014% fail on Position lamp
- 0.014% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.5% fail on
Visibility
(35% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.014% fail on Windscreen
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0.48% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.14% fail on
Spark ignition
(78% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.48% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
(86% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
(86% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.30% fail on Registration plates
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
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0.17% fail on
Steering
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Drag link end
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0.028% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.028% fail on Steering rack
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0.014% fail on
Steering play
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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0.13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Transmission
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Doors
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0.014% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.014% fail on Hinge
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0.014% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.014% fail on Door condition
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0.014% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.014% fail on Bumpers
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0.014% fail on
Seats
- 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.056% fail on
Transmission
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
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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.