2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FC16 FCX

The March 2026 MOT at 121,871 miles records a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend. No new advisories or failures appear after the 2025 test, and the recent result shows that previous brake and tyre wear items have been remedied. The vehicle, a 2016 model now ten years old, has accumulated 121,871 miles, averaging roughly 12,200 miles per year, a rate that exceeds typical usage for its age. Mileage rose sharply from 46,638 miles in July 2019 to 57,863 miles by October 2020, a gain of 11,225 miles in fifteen months, and again from 71,016 miles in January 2022 to 86,580 miles in January 2023, adding 15,564 miles within a year. A March 2024 test at 100,538 miles recorded a failure for thin rear brake pads and a supplementary restraint system warning, yet a subsequent pass on the same day at 100,539 miles suggests the issue was corrected promptly. A buyer should therefore focus on the brake system, examining pad thickness, disc condition and caliper binding, as repeated thin‑pad findings point to frequent wear. The tyre history shows offside rear and near side rear tyres with exposed cords and tread below the 1.6 mm legal limit, so a close inspection of tread depth, sidewall damage and wheel alignment is essential. Suspension components such as bushes and coil springs have not been noted as failed, but the high mileage and previous tyre wear suggest a thorough check of shock absorbers, anti‑roll bars and mounting points is warranted. Finally, the 2024 supplemental restraint system warning indicates a possible airbag or sensor fault that should be verified, and any signs of structural rust on the chassis, sills or suspension mounting points must be assessed before purchase.