2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RG13 XCG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 154,339 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend has improved significantly over the last two years. While the car suffered from a series of suspension and braking advisories between 2023 and 2024, the two most recent clean passes suggest these issues were addressed or have stabilised. The mileage is typical for a 13 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 11,872 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between May 2023 and May 2025, where the odometer climbed from 106,684 to 137,351 miles. This period of higher intensity use coincides with the emergence of several wear-and-tear defects, which is expected for a chassis of this age and distance. A buyer should focus on the rear suspension and braking system during a physical inspection. The May 2023 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak in the offside rear shock absorber, and the May 2024 test flagged light oil misting on both rear shocks alongside a worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush and wheel bearing play. Although the 2025 and 2026 tests are clean, verifying that these components were replaced rather than simply patched is prudent. The braking system shows a pattern of reactive maintenance. The car failed in October 2017 due to thin pads and faced multiple advisories for worn or pitted front discs in May 2023 and May 2024. Given the high mileage and the history of pitted discs, checking the current condition of the brake discs for corrosion or lip wear is recommended to ensure the system is operating efficiently.