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M66 SCP

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 SCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,592 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,027 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,986 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre can be repaired

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,277 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heat shield over back box insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 63,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 57,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise corrossion on exhaust

advise plastic trim on sills not allowing full assessment to be made

Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise corrossion on exhaust

advise plastic trim on sills not allowing full assessment to be made

advise wipers not checked as no water from washers

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 48,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,774 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,050 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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M66 SCP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M66 SCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M66 SCP registered?

M66 SCP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is M66 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 SCP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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