2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 BMW IX3 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,836 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,836 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    86 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    74 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  5. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Suspension0.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Brakes0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All IX3 years

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 BMW IX3?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2021 BMW IX3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,836 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 BMW IX3?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 BMW IX3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).