BMW X3 MOT Pass Rate
84.9% of 43,003 BMW X3 MOT tests pass.
The X3's pass rate of 84.9% is in line with the average across all BMW models, at 84.8%.
The BMW X3 passes its MOT 84.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the BMW X3 tested at 0–3 years pass 95.0% of the time, compared with just 72.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.0% | 80 | 27,025 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 13,219 | 41,612 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.4% | 13,302 | 70,586 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.2% | 11,117 | 104,084 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.6% | 5,285 | 131,266 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X3
The most common reason the BMW X3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.0% | not working |
| Tyres | 30.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 24.6% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 18.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 15.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.3% | fixing missing |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 79.7% pass rate
- BMW 118 — 84.2% pass rate
- BMW 116 — 79.8% pass rate
- BMW X1 — 86.7% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.0% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 84.1% pass rate