Bmw X3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 18 years from 197,060 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
197,060
Best Year
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
18
How reliable is the Bmw X3?
Bmw X3 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94% | 5,413 | 24,798 mi |
| 2020 | 92% | 13,187 | 33,638 mi |
| 2019 | 92% | 32,937 | 42,303 mi |
| 2018 | 92% | 17,186 | 49,536 mi |
| 2017 | 89% | 16,666 | 61,118 mi |
| 2016 | 88% | 18,166 | 70,153 mi |
| 2015 | 87% | 14,189 | 82,377 mi |
| 2014 | 85% | 12,226 | 91,766 mi |
| 2013 | 84% | 15,082 | 98,171 mi |
| 2012 | 83% | 14,378 | 104,808 mi |
| 2011 | 84% | 8,272 | 111,744 mi |
| 2010 | 84% | 1,786 | 113,992 mi |
| 2009 | 83% | 2,902 | 117,342 mi |
| 2008 | 81% | 3,247 | 120,389 mi |
| 2007 | 78% | 4,940 | 130,152 mi |
| 2006 | 78% | 6,611 | 135,824 mi |
| 2005 | 76% | 5,434 | 140,749 mi |
| 2004 | 78% | 4,438 | 123,849 mi |
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About the Bmw X3
The Bmw X3 has been tested 197,060 times in 2024 MOT data across 18 model years (2004 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 5,413 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 76%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW X3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 123,849 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,798 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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