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MOT reliability

Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto

235 vehicles · 655 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 235 Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto vehicles and 655 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,441 miles.

235
Vehicles
655
MOT tests
10,289
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension65%
  • Other19%
  • Visibility11%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Brakes1%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance0%

Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto pass rate by age

How the Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
325890%
424988%
511989%
62090%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (233), Electric (2)

Most common Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (19 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  6. Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
  9. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (9 times)
  10. Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (8 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (7 times)
  14. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (6 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)

Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 6 12 92% 27,760
2021 165 472 88% 52,703
2020 46 164 90% 60,077

Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto reliability FAQ

Across 235 Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw X3 xdrive30e se auto in our data has covered around 53,441 miles.

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