MOT reliability
Bmw X3 x-drive
10 vehicles · 119 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Bmw X3 x-drive vehicles and 119 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X3 x-drive has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,784 miles.
10
Vehicles
119
MOT tests
8,983
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw X3 x-drive problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw X3 x-drive MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other33%
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Brakes16%
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Visibility11%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw X3 x-drive pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 11 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 100% |
| 5 | 11 | 100% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 75% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 12 | 75% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 13 | 69% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9), Petrol (1)
Most common Bmw X3 x-drive MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw X3 x-drive MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Diesel test passed trigger point not met. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS BALD ON INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Bmw X3 x-drive pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 51,498 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 91,776 |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 | 83% | 135,956 |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 125,242 |
| 2013 | 2 | 29 | 76% | 101,317 |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 95,520 |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 75,489 |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 143,773 |
Bmw X3 x-drive reliability FAQ
Across 10 Bmw X3 x-drive vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw X3 x-drive MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw X3 x-drive in our data has covered around
105,784 miles.
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