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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V677 FFGMOT history

V677 FFG is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 159,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

V677 FFG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,051 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V677 FFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V677 FFG was last recorded at 159,051 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,044 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,051 miles
  • 2024 – 156,538 miles
  • 2023 – 153,176 miles
  • 2022 – 149,428 miles
  • 2021 – 144,993 miles
  • 2020 – 139,219 miles
  • 2019 – 131,258 miles
  • 2018 – 123,467 miles
  • 2017 – 117,142 miles
  • 2016 – 109,755 miles
  • 2015 – 102,243 miles
  • 2014 – 101,507 miles
  • 2013 – 98,583 miles
  • 2012 – 94,681 miles
  • 2011 – 89,447 miles
  • 2010 – 84,897 miles
  • 2009 – 69,642 miles
  • 2008 – 57,719 miles
  • 2007 – 49,589 miles
  • 2006 – 40,353 miles
  • 2005 – 34,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,051 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,051 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,051 miles
    Test number
    797021053947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,044 miles (+2,506)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,044 miles
    Test number
    413190720544
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,538 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,538 miles
    Test number
    105725105891
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,176 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,176 miles
    Test number
    509111513848
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,428 miles (+4,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,428 miles
    Test number
    912699728498
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,993 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,993 miles
    Test number
    422923521703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,219 miles
    Test number
    727767783129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,219 miles (+7,961)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,219 miles
    Test number
    242877919739
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    854473635706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail131,258 miles (+7,791)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    474971304573
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,467 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,467 miles
    Test number
    522532339510
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail123,467 miles (+6,325)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,467 miles
    Test number
    200129257006
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass117,142 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    534093719621
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low inside edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine & rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside & offside (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail117,142 miles (+7,387)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    112792349255
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low inside edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine & rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside & offside (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass109,755 miles (+133)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,755 miles
    Test number
    644914365912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear

  16. Fail109,622 miles (+7,379)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,622 miles
    Test number
    394997740868
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged all valve stems (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear

  17. Pass102,243 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    816526695174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,507 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    438367124202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,583 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,583 miles
    Test number
    197383303265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,681 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    295751802245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,447 miles (+4,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    346572201206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass84,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    992168500204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,897 miles (+15,255)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    341448300427
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  24. Pass69,642 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    481501809431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    690622408393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,718 miles (+8,129)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    714542108343
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside wing mirror slightly loose but secure

  27. Pass49,589 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    330433807346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    562164906304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,353 miles (+5,926)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    492944706331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass34,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,427 miles
    Test number
    610638295259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V677 FFG

Does V677 FFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V677 FFG is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V677 FFG?
The MOT on V677 FFG is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V677 FFG done?
V677 FFG was recorded at 159,051 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,200 miles a year.
Has V677 FFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V677 FFG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V677 FFG 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 V677 FFG find?
V677 FFG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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