BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto
From 748 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer M3 Competition M Xdrive Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 100% vs 96.5% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% | - |
| 2021 | 96.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all M3 Competition M Xdrive Autos tested had between 12,139 and 25,662 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,786 median miles, the M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto has 0.014 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 M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto has a 97.3% MOT pass rate based on 748 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto is 18,786 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,139 and 25,662 miles.
Buying a used M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto?
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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