2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · IIA 1163

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent MOT test on 16 June 2025 with 145,851 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently achieved clean passes without recorded defects or advisories. While the record shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded defects on those failures suggests administrative errors or minor issues rectified immediately prior to the re-test. This indicates a proactive approach to maintaining legal roadworthiness. The mileage pattern is consistent with a sixteen-year-old executive saloon, averaging approximately 9,116 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, moving from 127,714 miles in July 2023 to 134,134 miles in June 2024, and finally to 145,851 miles in June 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not been left to sit for long periods, which is generally beneficial for rubber seals, gaskets, and mechanical components to prevent age-related degradation. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear areas common to this BMW generation at this mileage. Inspect the front suspension wisharms and rubber bushings for signs of tearing, as these often perish after 100,000 miles. Check the brake disc surfaces for uneven wear or binding calipers, and examine the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around the subframes, despite the record not flagging any current issues. The lack of advisories suggests a well-maintained-for example, but standard mechanical scrutiny remains necessary for a vehicle of this age.