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GL55 YDO

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,791 mi
Last recorded201,791 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 201,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met 16% parking brake may require adjustment and or repair

Pass 31 Jan 2023 194,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 193,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 185,923 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear disc rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 170,725 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 150,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 150,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 128,726 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,891 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 115,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,858 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,598 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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GL55 YDO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL55 YDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL55 YDO registered?

GL55 YDO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is GL55 YDO safe to buy?

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