2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SJ12 AND

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 2 February 2026 at 99,573 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the car has secured clean passes for the previous four years. The unexpected failure recorded on 22 January 2026 at 99,433 miles showed no recorded defects, which likely indicates an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the successful retest ten days later. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,957 miles per annum. Between January 2023 and January 2025, the car covered 17,164 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The jump of 9,721 miles between the 2025 and early 2026 tests maintains this trajectory without suggesting long periods of neglect. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat for extended durations, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals, rubber components, and fluid integrity. Given the lack of recorded advisories or faults in the digital history, a physical inspection should focus on high-mileage wear items common to this model. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes and control arm rubber for tearing, as these often degrade around the 100,000-mile mark. Checking the brake discs and pads for thinning or caliper sticking is also necessary, as the MOT does not measure pad thickness depth. While the record is clean, verifying the underside for any surface corrosion on the subframe ensures the structural integrity remains as sound as the paperwork suggests.