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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 YDYMOT history

LR55 YDY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 261,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LR55 YDY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
261,125 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YDY
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
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YDY was last recorded at 261,125 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 37,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,511 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
37,614 miles
Average per year
9,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,125 miles
  • 2025 – 223,511 miles
  • 2024 – 182,970 miles
  • 2023 – 155,034 miles
  • 2022 – 148,279 miles
  • 2020 – 146,269 miles
  • 2018 – 145,179 miles
  • 2017 – 144,112 miles
  • 2016 – 142,531 miles
  • 2015 – 140,176 miles
  • 2014 – 136,036 miles
  • 2013 – 132,245 miles
  • 2012 – 128,385 miles
  • 2010 – 123,686 miles
  • 2009 – 116,906 miles
  • 2008 – 89,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,125 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,125 miles (+37,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    261,125 miles
    Test number
    994728786181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,511 miles (+40,541)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    223,511 miles
    Test number
    437675132208
    • MinorFront Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,970 miles (+27,936)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,970 miles
    Test number
    780326317441
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,034 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,034 miles
    Test number
    537815066621
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail154,999 miles (+6,720)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,999 miles
    Test number
    734454854930
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,279 miles (+2,010)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,279 miles
    Test number
    974819662866
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass146,269 miles (+1,090)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,269 miles
    Test number
    144423767244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,179 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,179 miles
    Test number
    445979353807
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,173 miles (+1,061)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,173 miles
    Test number
    112670252673
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,112 miles (+1,581)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,112 miles
    Test number
    997676342681
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front inner tie rods corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar linkage corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar linkage corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hydraulic brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear stabilizer links slightly corroded

  11. Pass142,531 miles (+2,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,531 miles
    Test number
    378797904761
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Front and Rear Brake disc modified but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn

  12. Pass140,176 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,176 miles
    Test number
    586876375115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,036 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,036 miles
    Test number
    118414874101
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perrished(cracks in tread)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail136,036 miles (+69)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,036 miles
    Test number
    205184674137
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad waring light on(Nearside front wear indicator wire broken)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perrished(cracks in tread)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitering light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail135,967 miles (+3,722)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,967 miles
    Test number
    175146254137
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass132,245 miles (+3,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    257472023080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass128,385 miles (+4,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    428954622020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass123,686 miles (+6,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    123,686 miles
    Test number
    562584260330
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass116,906 miles (+27,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    244415619301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    624019238364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 YDY

Does LR55 YDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YDY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YDY?
The MOT on LR55 YDY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 YDY done?
LR55 YDY was recorded at 261,125 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 9,899 miles a year.
Has LR55 YDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YDY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 YDY 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 YDY find?
LR55 YDY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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