BMW Ix3 M Sport
From 294 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52% of failures are serious: 52% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ix3 M Sports tested had between 21,110 and 36,225 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,181 median miles, the Ix3 M Sport has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW Ix3 M Sport MOT pass rate?
The BMW Ix3 M Sport has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 294 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW Ix3 M Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW Ix3 M Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW Ix3 M Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW Ix3 M Sport is 30,181 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,110 and 36,225 miles.
Buying a used Ix3 M Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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