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GR55 OCD

2005 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 OCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,898 miles

Front and rear brake discs fluctuating slightly

Headlamps deteriorating

Offside rear (outer) position lamp bulb not working

Offside rear tyre perishing (cracking)

Fail 11 Sep 2024 131,896 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs fluctuating slightly

Headlamps deteriorating

Offside rear (outer) position lamp bulb not working

Offside rear tyre perishing (cracking)

Pass 24 Aug 2023 126,192 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded in clips by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,923 miles

Under Tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 102,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 95,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,135 miles

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

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,793 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,199 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,198 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,267 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,507 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

steering column top bush squeeking.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

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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GR55 OCD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GR55 OCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR55 OCD registered?

GR55 OCD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is GR55 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 OCD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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