MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,440 miAbove average mileage for this year
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that the shock absorber attaches onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear differential support bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush to the front of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush to the front of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that the shock absorber attaches onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear differential support bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
Y50 SWM is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y50 SWM, 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
How do I check the history of Y50 SWM?
You can check the full history of Y50 SWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y50 SWM registered?
Y50 SWM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.
Is Y50 SWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y50 SWM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y50 SWM 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 Y50 SWM. 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.