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BMW X3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
89.5% pass rate
from 8,508 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.035% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.035% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.094% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.012% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.035% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Washers
    • 0.55% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.035% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.73% fail on Suspension
    • 0.53% fail on Springs (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Coil springs (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.059% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.024% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.035% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
  • 0.047% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Joints
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Belt(s)/padding (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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