2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GL55 CGK
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 228,818 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
GL55 CGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 228,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GL55 CGK Mileage History
- 16/09/2022207,071 mi
- 19/09/2023207,658 mi+587 mi
- 03/10/2024225,829 mi+18,171 mi
- 30/09/202522,823 mi-203,006 mi
- 01/10/2025228,818 mi+205,995 mi
Average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GL55 CGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (GL55 CGK) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with Yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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