BMW X3 M statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,388 −7.1% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 297 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 532 of 1,149 models we cover
• Peak year 2023 2,640 licensed
• New registrations in 2025 20 registered for the first time
• Most common fuel Petrol 81.5% of those licensed

How many BMW X3 Ms are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,388 BMW X3 Ms licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 297 declared off the road (SORN). That is 9.5% fewer than the peak of 2,640 in 2023.

BMW X3 M MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BMW X3 Ms in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

BMW X3 M safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BMW X3 M in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW X3 M. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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