RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW X3 M Competition Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,215 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.
94%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 95% of peers
+9.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,664 tests · fleet 89%
94%
4 to 7 years
3,551 tests · fleet 85%
94%
Where the X3 M Competition Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on steering, suspension, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW X3 M Competition Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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