2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AP65 CDY

The 2015 BMW 520 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 11 December 2025 at 97,992 miles recording zero defects whatsoever. That clean sheet caps a run of four consecutive passes, and the trajectory is clearly positive. The 2022 test flagged a worn nearside front tyre and a defective wiper blade, both minor consumable items, yet neither fault reappeared in 2023 or beyond. The 2021 test also noted a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and an under-body covering that restricted inspection. Both issues were resolved by the following year. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, braking faults, or exhaust emissions failures appear anywhere on record. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between December 2021 and December 2025, recorded miles rose from 73,783 to 97,992, an increase of roughly 24,209 miles over four years, averaging about 6,050 miles annually. The year-on-year increments are steady: 5,795 miles between 2021 and 2022, 4,973 between 2022 and 2023, 5,366 between 2023 and 2024, and 8,075 between 2024 and 2025. That final jump is the largest but remains within normal variance for a vehicle transitioning between ownership or usage patterns. No suspicious gaps or sudden drops appear in the odometer record. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the areas that historically drew attention. The nearside front tyre and wiper blade were flagged in 2021 and 2022, so checking current tyre condition, particularly on the nearside front, and verifying wiper blade function remains prudent. The 2021 advisory regarding an under-body covering that restricted inspection warrants a close look underneath, ideally on a ramp, to examine structural integrity, corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, and the condition of brake lines and fuel pipes. Given the clean recent record, major mechanical defects appear unlikely, but a thorough test drive assessing gearbox smoothness, suspension bush wear, and brake disc condition will confirm whether the paper history matches the physical reality of the car.