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X31 MLS

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 MLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,425 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front to rear suspension, surface rusty

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2026 86,425 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear suspension, surface rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 81,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 81,815 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2019 71,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,531 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,237 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,237 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,192 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,128 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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X31 MLS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 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 X31 MLS, 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 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X31 MLS registered?

X31 MLS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is X31 MLS safe to buy?

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