V78GSD - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 4 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,244 mi
Expires: 29 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 27 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,661 mi
Expires: 29 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 30 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,370 mi
Expires: 29 August 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed - 25 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,280 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 26 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,928 mi
Expires: 27 August 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Failed - 26 August 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,928 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Passed - 20 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,445 mi
Expires: 27 August 2022
Passed - 28 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,141 mi
Expires: 27 August 2021
Failed - 27 August 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,141 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 03 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,980 mi
Expires: 13 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 03 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,980 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 14 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,483 mi
Expires: 13 March 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Failed - 14 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,483 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Passed - 10 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,700 mi
Expires: 09 March 2019
Passed - 10 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,815 mi
Expires: 09 March 2018
Failed - 10 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,814 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 05 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,174 mi
Expires: 04 February 2017
Passed - 26 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,876 mi
Expires: 25 November 2015
Passed - 06 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,314 mi
Expires: 05 November 2014
Passed - 17 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,271 mi
Expires: 16 October 2013
Failed - 17 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,271 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for V78GSD?
The MOT expires on 29 August 2026.
What is the tax status of V78GSD?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of V78GSD?
This is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of V78GSD?
This vehicle produces 140 g/km of CO2 emissions.