MOT reliability

Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto

1,404 vehicles · 1,781 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,404 Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto vehicles and 1,781 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,074 miles.

1,404

Vehicles

1,781

MOT tests

10,105

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension69%
Other14%
Visibility11%
Lamps & electrical5%
Brakes3%
Identification & plates1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%
Body & structure0%

Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	31	94%
3	914	89%
4	616	86%
5	178	89%
6	37	89%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1,404)

Most common Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (68 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (57 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (57 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (54 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (33 times)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (24 times)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (23 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (19 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (18 times)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (17 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (16 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (14 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (13 times)

Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2024	1	1	100%	40,607
2023	37	41	93%	44,509
2022	339	545	89%	39,472
2021	350	941	87%	48,589
2020	65	248	90%	55,909

Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,404 Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw X3 xdrive30e xline auto in our data has covered around 45,074 miles.

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