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PA54 PAR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,431 mi
Last recorded174,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA54 PAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 174,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer joints (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 171,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,366 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 25 Jan 2023 165,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 163,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 160,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 160,580 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 154,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 143,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,972 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PA54 PAR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PA54 PAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA54 PAR registered?

PA54 PAR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is PA54 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA54 PAR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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