BMW X3 M Competition Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,215 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,215 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 94% of BMW X3 M Competition Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the X3 M Competition Auto tends to fail
Share of BMW X3 M Competition Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, brakes.
Common questions
Is the BMW X3 M Competition Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW X3 M Competition Auto holds up well for its age: 94% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 95% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW X3 M Competition Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW X3 M Competition Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 94%; and 4 to 7 years, 94%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW X3 M Competition Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW X3 M Competition Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).