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SCZ 6690

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 6690
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 124,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 123,143 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 123,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 119,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 115,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 111,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,347 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 6 Apr 2007 31,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SCZ 6690 is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 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 SCZ 6690, 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 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCZ 6690?

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What year was SCZ 6690 registered?

SCZ 6690 is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SCZ 6690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 6690 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCZ 6690 have outstanding finance?

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