2013 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · AY13 VSL

The vehicle's most recent MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of pass results, moving from a failure in February 2025 to a clean pass on 1 March 2025. This recent pass follows a period of clean results in 2022 and 2024, though the specific cause of the February 2025 failure remains unrecorded in the provided data. The lack of recorded defects in the March 2025 test suggests that the issue identified ten days prior was rectified. The recorded mileage of 149,552 miles over a 13-year period averages approximately 11,504 miles per year. This represents typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT data shows a significant gap between the December 2022 test and the January 2024 test, during which time the vehicle's mileage accumulation is not specified. The frequency of testing has become more regular in the most recent period, with tests occurring in early 2024 and early 2025. Because the 2025 failure did not specify the mechanical fault, a physical inspection is necessary to identify potential underlying issues. A buyer should focus on common wear items for a BMW of this mileage, specifically checking the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arms. The absence of advisory notes regarding brake discs, pads, or tyre tread in the recent history is noted, but the mechanical integrity of the braking system and the presence of any binding calipers should be verified during a road test. The lack of recorded advisories for corrosion or structural integrity in the 2024 and 2025 tests is a relevant observation. However, given the vehicle's age and mileage, an inspection of the underside for chassis rust and the condition of the exhaust system is advised. The recent pass indicates the vehicle met minimum legal standards at the start of March 2025, but the specific nature of the previous failure remains an unknown variable.