Bmw X3 MOT data by year
The Bmw X3 appears in 517,351 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2003–2024. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 85.2%.
517,351
MOT tests analysed
85.2%
Pass rate
14.8%
Fail rate
2003–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 16,570 | 76.4% | 23.5% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 19,415 | 75.6% | 24.4% | Suspension |
| 2006 | 22,474 | 77.4% | 22.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 16,190 | 77.3% | 22.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 10,378 | 79.6% | 20.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 8,822 | 80.5% | 19.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 40,777 | 85.6% | 14.4% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 33,111 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.1% | 26,155 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 23,323 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 17,107 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 16,132 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 6,356 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 4,872 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 3,645 |
Methodology & source. Based on 517,351 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.