BMW X3 G01 (2017–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 36,535 MOT tests of the BMW X3 G01 (2017–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 10.7% failed — about 1 in 9. The parts that fail most are tyres (5.6% of tests), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (1.9%), lights and electrics (1.6%), brakes (1.0%) and exhaust, fuel and emissions (0.8%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the X3 G01 has 27% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the three BMW X3 generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
X3 G01 (2017–2025)
MOT: 10.7% of 36,535 initial tests failed — 27% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 5.6% |
| 2 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 1.9% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 1.6% |
| 4 | brakes | 1.0% |
| 5 | exhaust, fuel and emissions | 0.8% |
Questions
What fails most on a BMW X3 G01 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 5.6% of BMW X3 G01 (2017–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come wipers, windscreen and mirrors (1.9%) and lights and electrics (1.6%).
How often does a BMW X3 G01 fail its MOT?
10.7% of BMW X3 G01 (2017–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 9), counting initial tests only, across 36,535 tests.
Is the BMW X3 G01 (2017–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the BMW X3 G01 has 27% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this BMW X3 G01 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.