2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AF66 FWJ

The 2016 BMW 520 presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 169,293 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 16,900 miles, high for a ten-year-old executive saloon but consistent with the test data. The car covered only 884 miles between the December 2024 test at 168,409 miles and the December 2025 test at 169,293 miles, a sharp drop from prior years where it averaged around 2,500 to 3,500 miles annually. Such low recent use after sustained high mileage suggests the vehicle may now be doing short, infrequent journeys, which can encourage corrosion and flat-spotting on tyres if left standing. No tester ever flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity issues across the record. The absence of advisories points to a previous owner who kept basic consumable wear in check, though a clean sheet gives no insight into hidden fatigue on high-mileage drivetrain components. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the subframe and sills for corrosion, verify the condition of suspension arms and brake hoses at 169,000 miles, and confirm the engine and gearbox show no oil leakage or worn mounts given the year and distance covered. Standing time since December 2025 also warrants a check on tyre sidewalls and brake binding before road use.