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RA53 KYB

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,727 mi
Last recorded149,727 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 149,727 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 146,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 144,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 143,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 143,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 142,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 142,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 141,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,464 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,701 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 106,412 miles

Both park brakes low effort, only just passed at 17%

Pass 19 Dec 2009 105,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008
Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,029 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 83,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 54,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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RA53 KYB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA53 KYB, 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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RA53 KYB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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