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S31 CRG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,213 mi
Last recorded157,213 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 CRG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 157,213 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 155,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2020 155,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 148,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Driver side Front (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 148,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front and Offside Front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Driver side Front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 140,059 miles

Passenger side and Driver side Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 128,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking around outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,267 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 100,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres tread cracking and wearing low on inside edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 95,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2012 95,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008

all 4 tyres starting to crack/perish between treads

rear tyres worn 2.5mm-3mm

Fail 1 Aug 2008 70,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to crack/perish between treads

rear tyres worn 2.5mm-3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,115 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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S31 CRG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S31 CRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S31 CRG registered?

S31 CRG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is S31 CRG safe to buy?

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