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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 GJOMOT history

LR55 GJO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LR55 GJO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,613 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GJO was last recorded at 118,613 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,425 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,613 miles
  • 2024 – 118,425 miles
  • 2023 – 116,783 miles
  • 2022 – 116,013 miles
  • 2021 – 114,617 miles
  • 2020 – 113,762 miles
  • 2019 – 112,370 miles
  • 2018 – 111,263 miles
  • 2017 – 107,813 miles
  • 2016 – 105,136 miles
  • 2015 – 103,744 miles
  • 2012 – 103,302 miles
  • 2011 – 97,247 miles
  • 2009 – 74,941 miles
  • 2008 – 49,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,613 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • TPMS lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,613 miles (+188)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,613 miles
    Test number
    815159340468
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,425 miles (+1,642)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,425 miles
    Test number
    798481624896
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,783 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,783 miles
    Test number
    947263021707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    986801278395
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated

  5. Fail116,013 miles (+1,396)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    595005119720
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated

  6. Pass114,617 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    898111323718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,762 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    975541211876
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail113,739 miles (+1,369)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,739 miles
    Test number
    708244372254
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass112,370 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    171004960286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,263 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,263 miles
    Test number
    683605887492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,813 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,813 miles
    Test number
    784167527085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    488774843481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,136 miles (+1,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    845586221184
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass103,744 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,744 miles
    Test number
    847384955159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,302 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    416572992191
    • NoteBoth side front brake discs worned and pitted inner side.
    • NoteRear both side brake discs worned.

  16. Fail103,302 miles (+6,055)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    787171092118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth side front brake discs worned and pitted inner side.
    • NoteRear both side brake discs worned.

  17. Pass97,247 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,247 miles
    Test number
    795078911146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,161 miles (+22,220)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    929079301181
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,941 miles (+25,756)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    903413169350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    481316618378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GJO

Does LR55 GJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GJO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GJO?
The MOT on LR55 GJO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GJO done?
LR55 GJO was recorded at 118,613 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has LR55 GJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GJO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 GJO 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 GJO find?
LR55 GJO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 2 more.

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