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BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 426 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

426

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

2

About the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto

The BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto was MOT tested 426 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 47,084 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 36,777 miles.

Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1998cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,086
Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)
vs BMW brand average+5% (88% avg)

BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%34536,777 mi
202093%8147,084 mi

Questions about the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto

Is the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the BMW X3 XDRIVE30E SE Auto averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 426 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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