CarVerify

Free Car Check

L16 YSG

2018 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 YSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,417 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,338 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 31,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,388 miles

Nearside Front NSF rigid brake pipe outer skin/cover bubbling up

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe outer skin/cover bubbling up

suspect oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2020 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF rigid brake pipe outer skin/cover bubbling up

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe outer skin/cover bubbling up

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspect oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,367 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L16 YSG is a 2018 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L16 YSG, 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 L16 YSG?

You can check the full history of L16 YSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L16 YSG registered?

L16 YSG is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 2018.

Is L16 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 YSG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L16 YSG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L16 YSG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.