BMW 520 V78GSD has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 143,244 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 12:01.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 29th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

V78GSD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH AUGUST 2026143,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202429TH AUGUST 2025139,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202329TH AUGUST 2024128,370 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH AUGUST 2023128,280 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202227TH AUGUST 2023115,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Front Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED26TH AUGUST 2022115,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Front Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202127TH AUGUST 2022104,445 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202027TH AUGUST 202198,141 MI
FAILED27TH AUGUST 202098,141 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD MARCH 202013TH MARCH 202196,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED3RD MARCH 202096,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201913TH MARCH 202094,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH MARCH 201994,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 20189TH MARCH 201991,700 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 20179TH MARCH 201887,815 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 201787,814 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20164TH FEBRUARY 201783,174 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201425TH NOVEMBER 201578,876 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20135TH NOVEMBER 201475,314 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201216TH OCTOBER 201371,271 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201271,271 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V78GSD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

V78GSD MOT Comments

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V78GSD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 143,244 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,953 miles

V78GSD FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration V78GSD was manufactured on Thursday 1st October 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 143,244 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,953 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V78GSD has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 24 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 1 Major, 3 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does V78GSD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 V78GSD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V78GSD Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 V78GSD does have Tax. Read more

When does V78GSD Tax expire?

The current Tax for V78GSD will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does V78GSD MOT expire?

The current MOT for V78GSD will expire in 4 months on Saturday 29th August 2026. Read more

When did V78GSD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V78GSD was on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 12:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V78GSD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for V78GSD we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has V78GSD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for V78GSD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V78GSD?

V78GSD is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has V78GSD done?

The odometer reading for V78GSD at the last MOT in August 2025 was 143,244 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,953 miles per year. Read more

How old is V78GSD?

The vehicle V78GSD was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st October 2009. Read more

What colour is V78GSD?

The official colour of V78GSD is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does V78GSD have?

V78GSD has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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