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Y55 MAP

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 MAP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 129,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 119,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 103,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,140 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,767 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,919 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,413 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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Y55 MAP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y55 MAP, 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 Y55 MAP registered?

Y55 MAP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is Y55 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 MAP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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