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BMW 520

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 CNOMOT history

LR55 CNO is a green diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 254,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

LR55 CNO green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
254,160 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 CNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 CNO was last recorded at 254,160 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 11,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,178 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,982 miles
Average per year
10,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,160 miles
  • 2024 – 242,178 miles
  • 2023 – 223,213 miles
  • 2022 – 210,803 miles
  • 2021 – 203,568 miles
  • 2020 – 197,918 miles
  • 2019 – 192,117 miles
  • 2018 – 183,056 miles
  • 2017 – 177,203 miles
  • 2016 – 168,445 miles
  • 2015 – 154,872 miles
  • 2014 – 144,726 miles
  • 2013 – 133,606 miles
  • 2012 – 123,734 miles
  • 2011 – 113,007 miles
  • 2010 – 103,475 miles
  • 2009 – 94,847 miles
  • 2008 – 82,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Dual mass flywheel is noisy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,160 miles (+11,982)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    254,160 miles
    Test number
    398770386344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass242,178 miles (+18,965)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    242,178 miles
    Test number
    842273913810
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass223,213 miles (+105)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    223,213 miles
    Test number
    996939031137
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail223,108 miles (+12,305)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,108 miles
    Test number
    473629038754
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass210,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,803 miles
    Test number
    141153591549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail210,803 miles (+7,235)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,803 miles
    Test number
    866529788500
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,568 miles (+5,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    203,568 miles
    Test number
    176163475149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass197,918 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    197,918 miles
    Test number
    460816539244
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass192,117 miles (+9,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    192,117 miles
    Test number
    677270871162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass183,056 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    183,056 miles
    Test number
    272543576993
    • AdvisoryDual mass flywheel is noisy.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Pad wear sensor is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail183,032 miles (+5,829)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,032 miles
    Test number
    678136512968
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDual mass flywheel is noisy.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Pad wear sensor is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass177,203 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    177,203 miles
    Test number
    548009875220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,445 miles (+13,573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    168,445 miles
    Test number
    790600681070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    609137477062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail154,872 miles (+10,146)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    504686548330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass144,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    316297344225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail144,726 miles (+11,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    738767644299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass133,606 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    375523353204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail133,420 miles (+9,686)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,420 miles
    Test number
    608655443267
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass123,734 miles (+10,727)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    327205242496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,007 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    618538241277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,941 miles (+9,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,941 miles
    Test number
    387734341480
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass103,475 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,475 miles
    Test number
    834415030211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,847 miles (+12,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    852013239289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,669 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    532152538206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration front number plate.

Questions about LR55 CNO

Does LR55 CNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 CNO expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 CNO?
The MOT on LR55 CNO expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 CNO done?
LR55 CNO was recorded at 254,160 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 10,297 miles a year.
Has LR55 CNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 CNO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 CNO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 CNO find?
LR55 CNO passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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