2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DC66 VUG

The 2016 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 80,133 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from November 2022 through November 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 1 December 2022 at 54,805 miles, where the DVSA system shows no defects logged; the owner corrected or re-presented the car four days later on 5 December 2022 at the same mileage and secured a pass. This pattern indicates no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring advisory items across the visible history. The odometer sat at 54,805 miles in December 2022 and climbed to 80,133 miles by October 2025, an accumulation of roughly 25,328 miles over just under three years, equating to about 8,400 miles per year. Against a ten-year life and 80,133 total miles, the annual average of 8,013 miles is typical for a private saloon of this class. The record shows no long dormant gaps and no sudden high-use spikes; the mileage progression from 63,442 in November 2023 to 71,846 in November 2024 and 80,133 in October 2025 is linear and consistent with careful, regular use. Given the clean advisory sheet across every passing test, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable items the MOT does not always flag in detail. Examine front and rear brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as the 520's mass wears discs progressively even without tester comment. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related fatigue, and inspect subframe and sill structure for corrosion given the vehicle's 2016 build date. The December 2022 failure with zero defects recorded warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code if available, since a no-defect fail often points to a documentation or emissions-readiness issue rather than a hard mechanical fault. On the evidence supplied, prior keepers maintained the car to a standard that cleared every test without advisories, which reflects disciplined servicing rather than deferred upkeep.