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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V668 FHTMOT history

V668 FHT is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 143,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
143,832 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V668 FHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V668 FHT was last recorded at 143,832 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,832 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,832 miles
  • 2024 – 141,448 miles
  • 2023 – 139,539 miles
  • 2022 – 134,315 miles
  • 2021 – 127,904 miles
  • 2020 – 124,292 miles
  • 2019 – 118,109 miles
  • 2018 – 111,507 miles
  • 2017 – 105,179 miles
  • 2016 – 97,856 miles
  • 2015 – 89,418 miles
  • 2014 – 81,360 miles
  • 2013 – 73,366 miles
  • 2012 – 64,982 miles
  • 2011 – 57,976 miles
  • 2010 – 54,061 miles
  • 2009 – 51,448 miles
  • 2008 – 47,999 miles
  • 2007 – 45,394 miles
  • 2006 – 41,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,832 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    313057551923
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,832 miles (+2,384)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    575277934375
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,448 miles (+1,909)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,448 miles
    Test number
    943035384746
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    256447736479
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail139,539 miles (+5,224)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    721120792386
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,315 miles (+6,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,315 miles
    Test number
    109944778586
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,904 miles (+3,612)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    559912154081
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass124,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    828103956095
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail124,292 miles (+6,183)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    422367804365
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass118,109 miles (+6,602)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    211340058985
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass111,507 miles (+6,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,507 miles
    Test number
    437898083572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass105,179 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,179 miles
    Test number
    956181877842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,178 miles (+7,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    938452177156
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass97,856 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    276074243436
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail97,856 miles (+8,438)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    191405470425
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    538172125097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail89,418 miles (+8,058)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    218152325072
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    885894824053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,360 miles (+7,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    186874224413
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail73,366 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,366 miles
    Test number
    686705023076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,366 miles (+8,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,366 miles
    Test number
    698745923050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,982 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    178221912089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,976 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    446384501043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,061 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    132589810461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,448 miles (+3,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    932754519012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass47,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    723790538080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail47,999 miles (+14)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    993190138056
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail47,985 miles (+2,591)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    334938418016
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass45,394 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    393990317073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass41,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,724 miles
    Test number
    652146816038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V668 FHT

Does V668 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V668 FHT expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V668 FHT?
The MOT on V668 FHT expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V668 FHT done?
V668 FHT was recorded at 143,832 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 5,368 miles a year.
Has V668 FHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V668 FHT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V668 FHT 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 V668 FHT find?
V668 FHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: central fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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