BMW Ix3 M Sport Pro
From 768 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ix3 M Sport Pros fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.2% vs 92.1% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 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 | 19 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2021 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ix3 M Sport Pros tested had between 16,613 and 30,725 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,568 median miles, the Ix3 M Sport Pro has 0.031 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 Pro MOT pass rate?
The BMW Ix3 M Sport Pro has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 768 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW Ix3 M Sport Pro?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW Ix3 M Sport Pro is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW Ix3 M Sport Pro at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW Ix3 M Sport Pro is 21,568 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,613 and 30,725 miles.
Buying a used Ix3 M Sport Pro?
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.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.