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GL55CGK
2005 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GL55CGK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 228,818 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026 23 Jun 202630 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 22,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with Yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 225,829 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2025 23 Jun 202619 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,658 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,071 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Cat (6.1.2 (a))
16 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 207,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 218,590 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 218,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 214,081 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021 23 Jun 202624 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 214,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm bushes starting to split
19 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 209,779 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 205,045 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019 23 Jun 202610 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 205,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 200,325 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All front suspension bushes worn
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 197,419 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 23 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 197,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 192,601 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 185,959 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015 23 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 181,922 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014 23 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 181,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 154,610 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,117 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 23 Jun 202624 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,206 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,237 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,351 MI
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GL55CGK was registered on 2005-12-15
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