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SCZ 9630

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,495 mi
Last recorded49,495 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 9630
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,495 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,031 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,157 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,970 miles

Advise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted/corroded on inner faces more so on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted/corroded on inner faces more so on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 32,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted/corroded on inner faces more so on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted/corroded on inner faces more so on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 27,578 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2020 22,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 18,208 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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SCZ 9630 is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 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 9630, 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 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCZ 9630 registered?

SCZ 9630 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is SCZ 9630 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 9630 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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