2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CX13 YAF

The 2013 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 May 2025 at 116,176 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the supplied history, which indicates the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test scope across this period. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a thirteen-year-old car. The record shows 90,898 miles in July 2021, rising to 96,397 by June 2022, 103,715 by June 2023, 109,336 by May 2024, and 116,176 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year between tests, below the 8,937 average implied by the lifetime figure and pointing to gentle use. The absence of any gap longer than thirteen months also shows the keeper kept the test cycle current. Given the clean sheet, the history gives no direct signal of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe mounts, and brake disc thickness, as an MOT pass does not measure wear margin outside test limits. BMWs of this era are prone to rear subframe rust and degraded bushings that a visual test can miss. The sparse but consistent record suggests a careful owner who addressed issues before they reached advisory status. Treat the no-defect runs as evidence of sound upkeep, not a substitute for a pre-purchase mechanical check on drivetrain and chassis integrity.