2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RO52 CAS

The 2016 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 February 2026 at 105,007 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. This consistent history indicates the vehicle has not accumulated advisories or failures that would suggest emerging mechanical or structural decline. Annual mileage has tracked close to the typical expectation for a ten-year-old car. The records show 88,140 miles in January 2022, rising to 91,304 by January 2023, 95,817 in January 2024, 99,430 in January 2025, and 105,007 in February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,500 to 5,600 miles added each year, with no abrupt jumps or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse in detail because every test logged zero defects, so no wear items or consumables were formally flagged across the period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories does not exempt the car from age-related degradation in suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc wear that testers may not have cited under current thresholds. At 105,007 miles the original dampers and exhaust system are likely nearing end of service life. Structural corrosion and subframe condition warrant physical checks given the vehicle's 2016 manufacture date. The MOT history shows no rust or integrity failures, yet BMW rear arches and sills can corrode without triggering test defects early on. Verify tyre tread depth, caliper operation, and emissions readings in person before purchase.