BMW 518 Automatic vs BMW X3
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW 518 Automatic | BMW X3 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 882 of 8109 (10.9%) | 85 | 772 of 7169 (10.8%) | 84 | +0.11 |
| 6-8 years | 6398 of 46619 (13.7%) | 72 | 4152 of 31126 (13.3%) | 70 | +0.38 |
| 12-14 years | 3270 of 12316 (26.6%) | 73 | 4906 of 17564 (27.9%) | 77 | -1.38 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW 518 Automatic
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Official item from EU Safety Gate
BMW X3
Official item from EU Safety Gate
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to United Kingdom. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW 518 Automatic and BMW X3, per age band?
BMW 518 Automatic vs BMW X3: 3-5 years: 85 versus 84. 6-8 years: 72 versus 70. 12-14 years: 73 versus 77. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW 518 Automatic or BMW X3?
BMW 518 Automatic: 2. BMW X3: 1.
Where do these figures come from?
DVSA MOT statistics (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.