2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SS51 AAS

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 13 August 2026, passing with two advisories and one minor defect. The tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, a nearside front position lamp with reduced light intensity, and an engine oil leak that is not excessive. The three preceding tests from August 2023 to August 2025 recorded no defects, and the October 2022 test noted only an offside rear inner tyre worn close to the limit with cuts on the inner wall. The recent emergence of tyre wear, lamp output loss and an oil leak suggests the maintenance trend is stable overall but showing early signs of consumable and seal degradation. The car is 14 years old with 112,839 recorded miles, averaging roughly 8,060 miles per year, which is typical for this age and model. Annual test intervals have been consistent, each occurring in August apart from the October 2022 test, and no mileage anomalies appear in the record. The data is relatively sparse but shows regular annual presentation without long gaps or sudden spikes. A prospective buyer should examine the nearside front tyre for tread depth and edge wear, verify the position lamp output and wiring, and inspect the engine for the source of the oil leak, paying attention to the sump gasket, valve cover and turbo feed lines. The previous advisory on the offside rear inner tyre cuts warrants a check of that tyre’s sidewall integrity and the rear suspension geometry for alignment issues. Given the vehicle’s age, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on brake lines, fuel lines and structural mounting points is advisable, even though no structural advisories have been recorded.