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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 GAAMOT history

LR55 GAA is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
123,838 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GAA was last recorded at 123,838 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 5,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,135 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,703 miles
Average per year
5,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,838 miles
  • 2024 – 118,135 miles
  • 2023 – 112,411 miles
  • 2022 – 104,945 miles
  • 2021 – 96,663 miles
  • 2020 – 93,748 miles
  • 2019 – 87,620 miles
  • 2018 – 81,583 miles
  • 2017 – 74,215 miles
  • 2016 – 65,863 miles
  • 2015 – 59,012 miles
  • 2012 – 54,281 miles
  • 2011 – 47,837 miles
  • 2010 – 41,962 miles
  • 2009 – 34,956 miles
  • 2008 – 28,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,838 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,838 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    107949516886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,135 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    148426455960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass112,411 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    460026226707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail112,409 miles (+7,464)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    911220998290
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,945 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    956524124673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,663 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    293320478235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass93,748 miles (+6,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,748 miles
    Test number
    474955518912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
  8. Pass87,620 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    101062882062
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing detereating snow tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail87,599 miles (+6,016)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    399370620823
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing detereating snow tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass81,583 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    314698452321
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail81,580 miles (+7,365)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    798899276292
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,215 miles (+8,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    577732909575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass65,863 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    118481853944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,849 miles (+6,837)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,849 miles
    Test number
    151851305704
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass59,012 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    277837395191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,281 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    376264242206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail54,274 miles (+6,437)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    425773442208
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn.all tyres getting low on inside edges
  18. Pass47,837 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    765014741289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,962 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    864277730286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,956 miles
    Test number
    902242839256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Fail34,956 miles (+6,038)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,956 miles
    Test number
    474893529287
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass28,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,918 miles
    Test number
    490043458289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR55 GAA

Does LR55 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GAA expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GAA?
The MOT on LR55 GAA expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GAA done?
LR55 GAA was recorded at 123,838 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 5,664 miles a year.
Has LR55 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GAA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 GAA 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 GAA find?
LR55 GAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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