2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RF65 KWV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred attention toward mechanical wear items. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 163,167 miles passed, it flagged pitted and scored front brake discs. This follows a pattern of recurring advisories regarding suspension bushings and tyres that span several years, suggesting that components are only being addressed when they approach the point of failure rather than as part of preventative maintenance. At 163,167 miles over 11 years, this BMW has averaged approximately 14,800 miles per year, which indicates consistent high-mileage use. The data shows a significant surge in activity between October 2023 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 20,000 miles in just sixteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage explains the accelerated wear seen on rubber-based components, specifically the multiple mentions of worn front suspension arm pins and bushes that have appeared in three consecutive MOT records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as worn arm bushes and anti-roll bar D-bushes have been flagged repeatedly since 2023, 2024, and 2025. The tester also noted an oil leak from the rear differential in February 2025, which requires monitoring to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak. Given the history of inner-edge tyre wear, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to ensure the worn suspension components are not causing premature degradation of new tyres.