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X31 SLR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,598 mi
Last recorded93,598 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 SLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,598 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 79,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,037 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,391 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 45,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,929 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,709 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,652 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,458 miles

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

T/PREESURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,017 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 27,017 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,570 miles

n.s.f tyre has side wall damage

n.s.r tyre has tyre damage

run flat warning light is on

Fail 23 Oct 2010 23,570 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n.s.f tyre has side wall damage

n.s.r tyre has tyre damage

run flat warning light is on

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,996 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,419 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 SLR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X31 SLR, 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 X31 SLR registered?

X31 SLR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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