BMW X3 M40I Mhev Auto
From 372 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2021 | 94.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all X3 M40I Mhev Autos tested had between 13,977 and 25,699 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,823 median miles, the X3 M40I Mhev Auto has 0.028 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 M40I Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X3 M40I Mhev Auto has a 94.4% MOT pass rate based on 372 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X3 M40I Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X3 M40I Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X3 M40I Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X3 M40I Mhev Auto is 19,823 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,977 and 25,699 miles.
Buying a used X3 M40I 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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