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N100 SCU

2018 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,209 mi
Last recorded52,209 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 SCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 52,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 109,066 miles

manufactures engine cover and under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 May 2025 45,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 25,935 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 64,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,703 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 12,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,596 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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N100 SCU is a 2018 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 N100 SCU, 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 8 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N100 SCU?

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What year was N100 SCU registered?

N100 SCU is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is N100 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 SCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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