BMW 5202013 · 2.0L Diesel

The 2013 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 12 August 2025 at 95,034 miles where the tester recorded no defects. The three preceding annual tests in August 2024, August 2023, and August 2022 also passed cleanly with no advisories logged, showing consistent mechanical condition across the recorded period. Recorded mileage sits at 95,034 against a 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,310 miles per year and falling within typical use for the age. The odometer moved from 78,098 in August 2022 to 83,251 by August 2023, then 88,291 in August 2024 and 95,034 in August 2025, a steady ~5,000 to 7,000 annual increment with no rapid accumulation or standing gaps. The only anomaly is a failed test on 30 July 2023 at 83,231 miles, logged with no defects recorded, followed two days later by a pass at 83,251 miles; this suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it without delay. Given the clean advisory history across five years, the MOT record shows no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues that would signal deferred upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody rust, and brake caliper operation, as the DVSA test captures only snapshot condition on the day. The absence of flagged wear on tyres or wipers implies previous owners replaced consumables outside the test window rather than letting them reach advisory thresholds.