2020 BMW X3 · 17,687 MOT tests
2020 BMW X3 reliability
2020 BMW X3s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 X3 years (17,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,614
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,687
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW X3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Brakes0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.43%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.27%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.45%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.37%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.02%)
Other years
Every BMW X3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 BMW X3 reliable?
2020 BMW X3s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 X3 years (17,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW X3 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.36% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.75% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW X3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW X3 shows 31,614 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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