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X55 MYL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 MYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 96,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,093 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,348 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,561 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,496 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,484 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,273 miles

both front tyres inner and outer treads worn

both rear tyres inner treads heavy worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,875 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2008 64,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and bald on inside edge. Strongly advise replaced

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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X55 MYL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 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 X55 MYL, 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 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X55 MYL registered?

X55 MYL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is X55 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 MYL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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