CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO03 OFR

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,049 mi
Last recorded168,049 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 OFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 168,049 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake reading low just passed

oil leak all under body cover fitted

power steering slightly noisy

Fail 24 Feb 2018 168,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake reading low just passed

oil leak all under body cover fitted

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2016 158,684 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 158,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 150,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,297 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,381 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 129,381 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009

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

Pass 23 May 2008 98,953 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 81,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,740 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO03 OFR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO03 OFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO03 OFR?

You can check the full history of RO03 OFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO03 OFR registered?

RO03 OFR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RO03 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 OFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO03 OFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO03 OFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.