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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V677 HHWMOT history

V677 HHW is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V677 HHW green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,637 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V677 HHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V677 HHW was last recorded at 151,637 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,565 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
5,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,637 miles
  • 2024 – 149,565 miles
  • 2023 – 148,343 miles
  • 2022 – 146,924 miles
  • 2021 – 145,768 miles
  • 2020 – 143,394 miles
  • 2019 – 139,960 miles
  • 2018 – 137,183 miles
  • 2017 – 135,842 miles
  • 2016 – 133,004 miles
  • 2015 – 128,221 miles
  • 2014 – 122,920 miles
  • 2013 – 116,438 miles
  • 2012 – 108,491 miles
  • 2011 – 100,888 miles
  • 2010 – 90,587 miles
  • 2009 – 80,405 miles
  • 2008 – 71,219 miles
  • 2007 – 62,455 miles
  • 2006 – 50,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,637 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,637 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,637 miles
    Test number
    988161765117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,565 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,565 miles
    Test number
    718888836171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,343 miles (+1,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,343 miles
    Test number
    367156971333
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake reading low

  4. Pass146,924 miles (+1,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,924 miles
    Test number
    636996135529
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,768 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,768 miles
    Test number
    325334925101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,766 miles (+2,372)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,766 miles
    Test number
    314381585112
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,394 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,394 miles
    Test number
    917196475137
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

  8. Pass139,960 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,960 miles
    Test number
    220686158682
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass137,183 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,183 miles
    Test number
    987110165367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,842 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,842 miles
    Test number
    487848662292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,004 miles (+4,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    465441472719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,221 miles (+5,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,221 miles
    Test number
    384706748366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass122,920 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,920 miles
    Test number
    785663494259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,511 miles (+6,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,511 miles
    Test number
    747778884217
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass116,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,438 miles
    Test number
    576848483281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,438 miles (+7,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,438 miles
    Test number
    955318783221
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass108,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,491 miles
    Test number
    715208872260
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail108,489 miles (+7,601)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    765358172200
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass100,888 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,888 miles
    Test number
    376363691482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail100,883 miles (+10,296)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    665846581229
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail90,587 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    111281590251
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass90,587 miles (+10,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    500581990283
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass80,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    342560489203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail80,405 miles (+9,186)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    902890589213
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass71,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    584446398283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,219 miles (+8,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    542654498281
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass62,455 miles (+12,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    852206097272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,429 miles
    Test number
    263736596230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V677 HHW

Does V677 HHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V677 HHW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V677 HHW?
The MOT on V677 HHW is valid until 19 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 HHW done?
V677 HHW was recorded at 151,637 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
Has V677 HHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V677 HHW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V677 HHW 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 HHW find?
V677 HHW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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