BMW X3 MOT pass rate
86.5% of 196,790 BMW X3 MOT tests pass.
The X3 has a pass rate of 86.5%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW X3 passes its MOT 86.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.5% at 0–3 years to 73.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 18,418 | 27,741 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.4% | 66,885 | 39,614 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 52,069 | 70,328 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.4% | 38,662 | 102,765 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.8% | 20,756 | 130,241 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 38.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 33.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 22.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 17.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 16.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.5% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X3?
- 86.5% of BMW X3 MOT tests pass, based on 196,790 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW X3?
- The most common reason the BMW X3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 38.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the BMW X3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.