Petrol BMW X3: MOT pass rate
86.4% of petrol BMW X3s pass the MOT first time, measured across 12,796 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 56,190.
Petrol against the other BMW X3 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 82.1% | 79,472 |
| Petrol | 86.4% | 12,796 |
| All BMW X3 | 82.7% | 92,297 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the BMW X3 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 86.4%, and this petrol version sits 3.7 points above the 82.7% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The petrol BMW X3 is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol BMW X3 had covered 56,190 miles at test, against 82,769 for the diesel. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW X3 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW X3 fuel types
- Diesel BMW X3 - 82.1%