2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RV66 TXM

The 2026-06-17 verdict confirms that the vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a clear trend of worsening condition rather than stability. The most recent MOT on 2025-09-19 was passed at 137,022 miles, with the windscreen damage noted as non-adversely affecting the driver's view. This test was taken approximately two years ago, placing it chronologically near the end of the vehicle's operational life. The subsequent tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 all passed with no recorded defects, suggesting that the previous owner maintained the car well enough to pass a MOT at least twice in a single year. However, the 2022-09-21 test revealed two specific issues: a nearside front brake disc that was worn but not excessively, and an offside front brake disc also worn but not excessively. These findings indicate that the owner has not performed routine brake inspections or replacement, a pattern that is likely to continue as the vehicle ages. The mileage data supports the conclusion that the vehicle has accumulated wear at a rate consistent with its age, despite passing a MOT at 137,022 miles. At 10 years old, the vehicle should have around 137,022 miles, which aligns with the recorded figure. However, the pattern of passing the test every year for two years suggests that the owner may have been driving the car for a significant portion of the year, or that the car has been used less frequently than the stated mileage implies. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests is noted, but the 2023-09-07 test passed at 115,433 miles, which is lower than the 2022-09-21 test at 100,959 miles. This suggests that the owner may have driven the car more recently or that the 2023 test was taken in a different condition than the 2022 test. The overall mileage accumulation is high, but the lack of defects in the 2025-09-19 test indicates that the vehicle has not yet reached the threshold for imminent failure under current driving conditions. In conclusion, the vehicle is roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a significant lack of preventative care. The recurring faults of worn brake discs suggest that the owner has not performed regular inspections or replacements, which is a major risk factor. The vehicle has been tested multiple times within a two-year span, with the most recent test occurring two years ago, placing it in the final stages of its life. The owner should inspect the vehicle immediately for structural integrity, specifically checking the suspension bushes and coil springs, and inspecting the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding. Given the high mileage and the history of passing the MOT repeatedly, the owner should consider replacing the brake discs and calipers to prevent future failures and ensure the vehicle remains safe for future use.