2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AE63 XCU

The 2013 BMW 520 presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 16 July 2024 at 195,690 miles returning a clean pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests in January and July 2023 and July 2022 also passed without advisories, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening mechanical faults across the observed period. The only blemish is a failed test on 10 July 2023 at 180,295 miles that recorded no defects, immediately followed by a pass the next day at 180,299 miles, which suggests an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. At roughly 13 years old the car shows 195,690 miles, averaging about 15,053 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained motorway or business use. Mileage moved from 174,635 in July 2022 to 180,299 by July 2023, then jumped to 182,576 in January 2024 and 195,690 by July 2024, reflecting steady annual accumulation with no long dormant periods. The MOT data is sparse on faults, with no advisories for tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, so the record alone gives little evidence of skipped consumable upkeep. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the age and high mileage, as DVSA testers may not record surface rust unless it breaches prescribed limits. The brake discs, coil springs, and suspension arms warrant a hands-on check for fatigue not captured in a pass result. The clean history implies previous owners kept the car test-compliant, but the rapid 13,000-mile gain between January and July 2024 means drivetrain and gearbox condition should be verified beyond the MOT scope.