2018 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Diesel · YIB 773

The 2018 BMW 520D M Sport Auto demonstrates a completely stable roadworthiness trend, underscored by a clean pass on August 4, 2024, at an unspecified mileage. This latest test recorded zero defects or advisories, mirroring the previous inspection on August 1, 2023, which also passed cleanly without any faults noted. Such an immaculate recent test record indicates that the vehicle has received consistent care from its keepers and currently suffers from no chronic mechanical neglect. The odometer stands at 77,451 miles across roughly eight years of age, averaging out to an entirely typical usage rate of approximately 9,681 miles annually. While the provided dataset lacks specific mileage figures for the 2023 and 2024 tests to map exact year-on-year accumulation rates, the overall mileage is appropriate for a diesel executive saloon of this vintage. This level of use generally preserves drivetrain health better than standing idle for extended periods, though buyers must still account for the natural wear accrued over this distance. Given the complete absence of historical advisories in the supplied data, there are no recurring faults or specific component failures to track. Even so, any physical inspection of an eight-year-old BMW 5 Series must prioritize the high-stress mechanical systems common to the platform, specifically checking the multi-link suspension bushes, alloy wheel condition, and brake disc wear. Prospective buyers should also verify the operation of the automatic gearbox and listen for any timing chain noise during a cold start, as these remain critical points of diligence for the two-litre diesel engine regardless of a clean MOT history.