BMW X3 XDRIVE30E M SPORT AUTO MOT Pass Rate
93.5% of 1,130 BMW X3 XDRIVE30E M SPORT AUTO MOT tests pass.
The X3 XDRIVE30E M SPORT AUTO passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW X3 XDRIVE30E M SPORT AUTO passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 92.7% at 0–3 years versus 94.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.7% | 493 | 31,671 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.2% | 637 | 41,798 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E M SPORT AUTO
The most common reason the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E M SPORT AUTO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.5% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 24.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.1% | too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 2.3% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 2.3% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |