2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · JO07 ALD

The vehicle is road‑worthy, having passed the 21 January 2026 MOT at 138,443 mi, with the tester flagging rear‑suspension arm pin and bush wear on both sides. The same rear‑suspension advisory appears in every annual test from 2020 to 2026, showing a stable, non‑escalating condition rather than a worsening defect. At 19 years old the car has accumulated 138,443 mi, averaging roughly 7,300 mi per year, which sits within typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Mileage rose from 102,940 mi in December 2016 to 138,443 mi in January 2026, an increase of about 35,500 mi over ten years, indicating relatively light to moderate annual mileage and no large unexplained gaps in the record. A prospective buyer should concentrate on the rear suspension, confirming that the arm pins and bushes exhibit no excessive play and that any wear is within safe limits. The recurring minor exhaust leak noted each year from 2022 onward warrants a visual inspection for cracked manifolds or deteriorated gaskets. The 2026 failure for a non‑functioning windscreen washer should be verified, and the historic oil‑leak advisory from 2021‑2023 should be checked for any signs of fluid on the engine bay. Although brake pads were reported thin in 2013, they are likely to have been replaced; confirming pad thickness and disc condition is prudent. Finally, the 2022 note of a corroded rear coil spring suggests a visual check for rust on suspension components.