BMW X3: tyres MOT failures
Of the 556,814 BMW X3 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2021 and 2022 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 16,570 | 4.9% |
| 2005 | 19,415 | 5.4% |
| 2006 | 22,474 | 5.2% |
| 2007 | 16,190 | 5.2% |
| 2008 | 10,378 | 4.8% |
| 2009 | 8,833 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 5,635 | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 24,544 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 41,947 | 5.1% |
| 2013 | 43,398 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 36,470 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 40,826 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 51,918 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 45,544 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 44,791 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 69,901 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 25,329 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 23,945 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 8,385 | 5.4% |
| 2023 | 302 | 1.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.