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BMW 5202016 · 2.0L Diesel

S99 SAL

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2016 BMW 520? It's a Diesel with a 1995cc engine showing 64,836 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving mechanical presentation. The most recent inspection conducted on July 16, 2025, at 64,836 miles returned zero defects, indicating that previous maintenance issues have been addressed. This clean pass-off suggests that the current owner is proactive regarding repairs, moving away from the advisory-heavy records seen in earlier years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage commuter vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. Between June 2021 and July 2025, the car covered 32,611 miles, which represents a steady usage rate. The gap of 6,429 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms regular operation. Low mileage generally reduces the strain on drivetrain components, though it increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading from age rather than friction. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking and tyre systems based on historical advisories. The June 2022 test at 42,339 miles flagged all four tyres for perishing, cracking, and wear on the inner edges, which often indicates an alignment issue or incorrect pressures. While the July 2023 test noted pitted and scored rear brake discs, the lack of defects in subsequent tests suggests these were replaced. An in-person check should verify even wear across the current tyre set and ensure the current tyres do not show signs of sidewall cracking or uneven shoulder wear.

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Free vehicle health score

68
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this BMW 520 with plate S99 SAL has undergone 4 MOT inspections since June 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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