2016 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · H24 VEN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a minor decline in proactive care standards. The most recent test in August 2025 at 60,668 miles resulted in an initial failure due to an ineffective windscreen wiper and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. While the vehicle passed immediately upon rectification, these faults indicate that the owner is only addressing issues once they fail an official inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage executive car, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over the last ten years. There is a notable gap in usage between November 2022 at 38,993 miles and August 2024 at 47,145 miles, where the car covered only 8,152 miles in nearly twenty months. The subsequent rapid accumulation of 13,523 miles over the following year suggests a return to more active driving habits, which typically accelerates wear on rubber components and fluid systems in a vehicle of this age. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the nearside front tyre was flagged as worn on the edge in 2025. This uneven wear often points to tracking issues or worn control arm bushes that the tester did not detail. Furthermore, the 2022 record notes the tester could not see testable items underneath due to large underbody covers. A physical inspection with these covers removed is necessary to ensure no structural corrosion or oil leaks have developed on the chassis, as these areas remained hidden from the standard MOT view for several years.