CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY53 KGO

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,304 mi
Last recorded143,304 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
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

RegistrationRY53 KGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,304 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

slight knock from steering rack area when rocking steering

Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,630 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear part corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 142,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split/shredded (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear part corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 141,843 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,103 miles

Both rear indicators slightly pale

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Engine light on

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2014 114,073 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on

Fail 16 May 2014 114,017 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,897 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 99,702 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front brake lightly binding

Pass 27 May 2010 80,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 62,008 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 62,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2007 35,097 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

RY53 KGO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY53 KGO, 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 RY53 KGO?

You can check the full history of RY53 KGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY53 KGO registered?

RY53 KGO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is RY53 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 KGO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY53 KGO 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 RY53 KGO. 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.