2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AF15 PZY

The 2015 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 September 2025 at 120,156 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior four years the vehicle passed every test cleanly, with no advisories or reported wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,923 miles, typical for an eleven-year-old executive saloon. The record shows 100,474 miles at the 5 November 2022 test, rising to 105,127 by 7 November 2023, then 109,232 on 7 September 2024, and 120,156 by September 2025. The final year added near 11,000 miles, consistent with the long-term average. No abrupt accumulation or standing gaps appear; the sparse, clean history suggests previous owners kept basic consumable upkeep current and avoided deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe mounting points given the car's age and mileage. The MOT record flags no corrosion or binding calipers, but DVSA tests do not strip components. Verify brake disc thickness and tyre tread depth independently, as these wear silently between annual tests. The absence of recurring advisories implies no worsening pattern in drivetrain or chassis condition. Treat the twin 6 September 2025 entries as a clerical anomaly, not evidence of hidden faults. Given the clean trail, this BMW reflects disciplined ownership, though pre-purchase scrutiny of structural rust at sills and rear arches remains prudent on any UK winter-exposed vehicle.