2013 BMW 5202.0L Diesel

The vehicle demonstrates an exceptionally stable maintenance profile, having secured five consecutive clean passes between August 2022 and December 2025. The most recent test on 2 December 2025 at 179,934 miles confirms the car remains fully roadworthy with no recorded defects or advisories. This consistent lack of flagged issues over a three-year period suggests a proactive approach to upkeep, where consumables and mechanical components have been addressed before reaching the point of failure during the annual inspection. Accumulating 179,934 miles over thirteen years results in an average of approximately 13,841 miles per annum, which confirms the vehicle has been used primarily for high-mileage motorway transit rather than short, stop-start urban cycles. The interval between the August 2022 test at 162,836 miles and the December 2022 test at 167,977 miles indicates a period of intensive use, yet the vehicle maintained a clean record throughout this cycle. The steady accumulation of mileage since then, averaging roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between annual tests, shows a consistent and predictable pattern of use that is typical for a well-maintained executive saloon. Despite the clean MOT history, the high mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of components that do not always trigger a failure on a standard test. You should prioritize checking the condition of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and dampers, as these items often show fatigue at this mileage even if they pass the basic MOT criteria. Inspect the engine bay for signs of oil leaks around the rocker cover and oil filter housing, which are common points of degradation on this engine series. Given the high mileage, confirm the service history for the transmission fluid and cooling system components, as these are critical areas that fall outside the scope of the MOT but are vital for the long-term reliability of a 520 model.