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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V78 GSDMOT history

V78 GSD is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,799 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 GSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 GSD was last recorded at 144,799 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,244 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,799 miles
  • 2025 – 143,244 miles
  • 2024 – 139,661 miles
  • 2023 – 128,370 miles
  • 2022 – 115,928 miles
  • 2021 – 104,445 miles
  • 2020 – 98,141 miles
  • 2019 – 94,483 miles
  • 2018 – 91,700 miles
  • 2017 – 87,815 miles
  • 2016 – 83,174 miles
  • 2014 – 78,876 miles
  • 2013 – 75,314 miles
  • 2012 – 71,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,799 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,799 miles (+1,555)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,799 miles
    Test number
    394101371874
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,244 miles (+3,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,244 miles
    Test number
    676161987744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,661 miles (+11,291)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    966734945087
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass128,370 miles (+90)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    539519202482
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,280 miles (+12,352)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    647985840775
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,928 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,928 miles
    Test number
    838220190292
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail115,928 miles (+11,483)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,928 miles
    Test number
    229057420766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,445 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    128324618711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    725084690153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,141 miles (+1,161)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    404539646533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    566956891357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail96,980 miles (+2,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    204507420189
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,483 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    121564994630
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail94,483 miles (+2,783)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    198333757631
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass91,700 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    973019158485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,815 miles
    Test number
    676274559386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,814 miles (+4,640)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    560554965036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass83,174 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,174 miles
    Test number
    809022632628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,876 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    245460434383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,314 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    557690713331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    826611992268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,271 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    926591892294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V78 GSD

Does V78 GSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 GSD is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 GSD?
The MOT on V78 GSD is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 GSD done?
V78 GSD was recorded at 144,799 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has V78 GSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 GSD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V78 GSD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V78 GSD find?
V78 GSD passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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