BMW iX3 shows a higher tyre-failure rate at MOT than the petrol X3 in this age band

Comparing matched EV and petrol pairs, BMW iX3 vs X3 is one example: roughly 1.59% of iX3 MOT tests vs 1.02% of X3 tests record a qualifying tyre failure.

Kerb weight is typically higher on the EV side — a factor for wear — and instant torque may matter too. The MOT metric is failures at test time, not rubber measured on the road.

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