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BMW X3 Registrations by Year

There are 116,464 BMW X3 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 116,464 BMW X3 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1969 to 2026.

More were registered in 2019 than any other year (15,754 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 76.4% for 2005 cars up to 91.3% for 2021 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

81.7%

MOT pass rate

116,464

On UK roads

66,390

Median mileage

22 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW X3 registrations by year

30 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

2,001 plates 91.3% pass 28,010 mi

5,453 plates 90.2% pass 32,573 mi

15,754 plates 90.5% pass 35,595 mi

8,684 plates 89.9% pass 38,556 mi

8,505 plates 87.9% pass 46,260 mi

9,613 plates 85.7% pass 51,517 mi

7,633 plates 84.5% pass 59,074 mi

6,662 plates 82.7% pass 65,006 mi

7,989 plates 82.3% pass 69,256 mi

7,747 plates 81.6% pass 73,287 mi

4,890 plates 82.6% pass 76,533 mi

1,168 plates 80.8% pass 76,942 mi

1,990 plates 78.7% pass 78,456 mi

2,806 plates 78.0% pass 79,610 mi

4,658 plates 77.7% pass 85,322 mi

7,145 plates 77.4% pass 87,989 mi

6,821 plates 76.4% pass 90,285 mi

6,528 plates 76.4% pass 82,072 mi

10 plates 76.9% pass 58,920 mi

BMW X3 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW X3s are there in the UK?

There are 116,464 BMW X3 registrations on record across model years 1969 to 2026.

Which year had the most BMW X3s registered?

2019 — 15,754 BMW X3s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW X3?

The typical BMW X3 has covered around 66,390 miles.

Which BMW X3 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2021 BMW X3 has the highest pass rate at 91.3%.

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