2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DA16 WDM

The 2016 BMW 520 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 202,675 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend across the available MOT history is stable, with every recorded annual test returning a pass and no advisories logged at any stage. This indicates the vehicle has cleared each examination without outstanding mechanical or structural concerns flagged by DVSA testers. Mileage stands at 202,675 against a ten-year lifespan, averaging roughly 20,268 miles per year and placing this example well above typical use for its age. The records show light early running: 105,574 miles at the September 2022 test, 107,531 by March 2023, then a sharp rise to 146,881 by February 2024. Accumulation continued at 195,595 in February 2025 and 202,675 in February 2026. The sparse five-entry history with no gaps and no failures suggests consistent annual testing and basic statutory upkeep, though the steep climb after 2023 implies heavy commuting or business use in later years. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and dense annual coverage since 2023. The MOT record shows no corrosion, exhaust emission failures, or binding calipers, yet testers issue no advisories only at the test moment and do not measure wear tolerance on consumables. Given the 97,000 miles added in the last two years, expect accelerated wear on drivetrain components and tyres not captured by a clean pass sheet. Verify service history for gearbox and differential oil changes, and check underneath for structural integrity issues a brief MOT bay check might miss.