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X3 GRU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 GRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,274 miles

Front fog lights not working

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 81,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,511 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,225 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,120 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,655 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 61,655 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,122 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,167 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2010 32,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,093 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,285 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 21,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Oct 2007 15,432 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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X3 GRU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X3 GRU, 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 X3 GRU registered?

X3 GRU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is X3 GRU safe to buy?

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