BMW X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto
From 4,571 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 147 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 | 147 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 57 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 41 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 19 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 13 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 13 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Autos tested had between 21,416 and 35,210 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,080 median miles, the X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto has 0.032 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 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto has a 91.1% MOT pass rate based on 4,571 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 147 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X3 Xdrive30E M Sport Auto is 28,080 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,416 and 35,210 miles.
Buying a used X3 Xdrive30E M Sport 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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