2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · NV11 AAA

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the most recent MOT test on 23 January 2026 at 143,710 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with every annual examination either passing or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. Notably, the failures logged on 22 January 2026 and 1 February 2024 at 143,700 and 89,232 miles respectively carried no recorded defects, indicating the vehicle was rejected for reasons outside the standard roadworthiness checklist, not for worn tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. Mileage accumulation sits high for an eleven year old executive saloon. The record shows 89,232 miles at the February 2024 test, rising to 116,482 by January 2025, then jumping to 143,710 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 27,000 miles in the final year against a longer term average near 13,000, a sharp acceleration in use. Prior owners covered the earlier span at a steadier pace, but the last twelve months suggest heavy commuting or high motorway load rather than gentle private use. Given the clean advisory sheet across all five entries, no recurring corrosion, exhaust emissions breaches, or binding calipers have been flagged. The absence of advisories on coil springs, track rod ends, or structural integrity points to either diligent upkeep or a tester exercising leniency. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes and brake calipers, as high annual mileage stresses these components even when the MOT log stays silent. The two zero defect failures warrant a check of the V5C and test station notes to confirm they were paperwork or presentation issues, not suppressed faults. With 143,710 miles on the clock and no logged wear items, verify in person that the tyres, wiper blades, and underbody lack the consumable degradation expected at this distance.