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3 PAH

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,269 mi
Last recorded93,269 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,269 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicles under vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2025 93,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicles under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,134 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills corrosion un front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2023 89,179 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,459 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion on suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,538 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,887 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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3 PAH is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 PAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 PAH registered?

3 PAH is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is 3 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PAH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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