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X31 SLJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,677 mi
Last recorded113,677 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 SLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,269 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 18 Jan 2018 94,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 23 May 2017 88,848 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brakes fluctuating slightly

centre exhaust box, two front flange bolt heads missing

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

front discs corroded/worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

wiring loom on o/s of engine securing bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,875 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,571 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 SLJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 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 SLJ, 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 20 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 X31 SLJ registered?

X31 SLJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is X31 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X31 SLJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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