2014 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LD14 YXF

The vehicle currently holds a passing MOT status as of the test conducted on 2025-07-03 at 102,953 miles. The maintenance history shows a pattern of stability between 2023 and 2025, with no recorded defects noted during the most recent inspection. However, a failure occurred on 2025-07-02 at 102,951 miles, where the tester flagged issues including a non-functional offside headlamp, worn front and rear tyres approaching the legal limit, and light misting of oil in the nearside rear shock absorbers. This indicates that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, specific consumable wear and suspension component attention were required around that time. The mileage accumulation averages approximately 8,579 miles per year, which is consistent with the expected usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows steady progression from 68,115 miles in 2022 to 81,613 miles in 2023, followed by a 11,338-mile increase to the current 102,953 miles. The previous failures on 2022 and 2025 suggest that basic preventative maintenance, specifically tyre condition checks and suspension fluid levels, were not consistently performed by the previous owners. The corrosion noted on the offside front brake pipe in 2022 also points toward a lack of attention to minor structural protection over time. A buyer should inspect the suspension system thoroughly, particularly the nearside rear shock absorbers, to ensure the light misting of oil noted in the 2025 record is not indicative of a more serious internal leak or failure. Tyre condition must be checked immediately, as the 2025 failure noted both front and rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit. The previous owner's history suggests that while the car is mechanically sound for the current MOT, attention should be paid to the condition of the brake system, given the documented corrosion on the brake pipe in 2022.