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S31 NJY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,697 mi
Last recorded109,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 NJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 99,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 73,889 miles

Front Tyres 3mm tread left.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,771 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,770 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,966 miles

front discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,050 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish due to age

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish due to age

Offside Front tyre starting to perish due to age

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish due to age

both rear tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,591 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,690 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,762 miles

o/s/r seat belt twisted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,295 miles

added 1litre of oil to do smoke test as level on min

all 4 tyres showing cracks between treads

n/s front tyre showing wear outer edge and 3mm in centre

n/s rear tyre 2mm iin centre

o/s frot tyre showiing wear inner edge and 3mm in centre

o/s rear tyre 3mm in centre

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 NJY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 NJY registered?

S31 NJY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is S31 NJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 NJY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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