BMW X3 M40D Mhev Auto
From 570 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 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 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X3 M40D Mhev Autos tested had between 21,612 and 36,147 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,465 median miles, the X3 M40D Mhev Auto has 0.021 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 X3 M40D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X3 M40D Mhev Auto has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 570 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X3 M40D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X3 M40D Mhev Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X3 M40D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X3 M40D Mhev Auto is 27,465 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,612 and 36,147 miles.
Buying a used X3 M40D Mhev 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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