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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

M66 SCPMOT history

M66 SCP is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 4 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

M66 SCP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
91,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M66 SCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M66 SCP was last recorded at 91,578 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,982 miles · 29 May 2019
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
2,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,578 miles
  • 2019 – 90,982 miles
  • 2017 – 90,719 miles
  • 2016 – 90,592 miles
  • 2015 – 88,109 miles
  • 2013 – 82,027 miles
  • 2012 – 73,986 miles
  • 2011 – 71,277 miles
  • 2010 – 63,893 miles
  • 2009 – 57,539 miles
  • 2008 – 53,658 miles
  • 2007 – 48,741 miles
  • 2006 – 42,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,578 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,578 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    960429898326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    235121166599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,982 miles (+263)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    370690434640
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,719 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    613967185417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,592 miles
    Test number
    702793546751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,592 miles (+2,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,592 miles
    Test number
    344070944933
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  7. Pass88,109 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    337736505153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,027 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    586904823382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    876487392222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail73,986 miles (+2,709)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    378057492232
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTyre can be repaired

  11. Pass71,277 miles (+7,384)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    687986311360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteHeat shield over back box insecure

  12. Pass63,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    441549900301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail63,893 miles (+6,354)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    964839500363
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail57,539 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    341656109391
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,539 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    512476709391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,658 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    140126228378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise corrossion on exhaust
    • NoteAdvise plastic trim on sills not allowing full assessment to be made

  17. Fail53,658 miles (+4,917)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    133185928374
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise corrossion on exhaust
    • NoteAdvise plastic trim on sills not allowing full assessment to be made
    • NoteAdvise wipers not checked as no water from washers

  18. Pass48,741 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    384485527389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,711 miles (+5,937)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    462453727310
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass42,774 miles (+724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    374462836351
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass42,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    130817736006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M66 SCP

Does M66 SCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M66 SCP expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M66 SCP?
The MOT on M66 SCP expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M66 SCP done?
M66 SCP was recorded at 91,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
Has M66 SCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M66 SCP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on M66 SCP 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 M66 SCP find?
M66 SCP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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