2019 BMW X3 · 50,176 MOT tests
2019 BMW X3 reliability
2019 BMW X3s fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 X3 years (50,176 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- 9.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,531
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,176
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW X3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Brakes0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.36%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Side repeater not working 0.34%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.21%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.5%)
Other years
Every BMW X3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW X3 reliable?
2019 BMW X3s fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 X3 years (50,176 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW X3 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.7% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.17% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW X3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW X3 shows 35,531 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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