2014 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YF14 EAP

The 2014 BMW 520d presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT on 21 February 2026 at 164,924 miles with zero advisories or defects. That is the most recent test, sitting just under four months before today's date of 18 June 2026, so the roadworthiness certificate is very much current. The record shows no recurring structural or mechanical failures, and the two most recent passes in 2025 and 2026 were both entirely defect-free, suggesting the last owner addressed the earlier minor faults and kept on top of routine servicing. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of high but consistent use. From 128,673 miles in January 2022 to 164,924 miles in February 2026, the car covered 36,251 miles across four years, averaging around 9,063 miles annually over that window. However, the jump from 147,268 miles in February 2024 to 155,683 miles in February 2025 accounts for 8,415 miles in a single year, and the subsequent leap to 164,924 miles by February 2026 adds 9,241 miles, indicating the car has been driven harder in the last two years than the headline 13,744-mile annualised figure across its full life might suggest. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests also confirms the vehicle has not been sitting idle, so wear on drivetrain, suspension, and braking components should be assessed in that context of sustained high-mileage use. The 2024 test at 147,268 miles flagged three minor advisories: a perished or cracked nearside front tyre, a worn and pitted offside rear brake disc, and a rear oil leak described as not excessive, likely from the differential. None of these reappeared in the 2025 or 2026 records, meaning they were rectified. Still, a buyer should physically inspect the rear differential and axle area for any fresh weeping, check the condition and date stamps of all four tyres including the spare, and examine the rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping that could indicate a caliper not fully releasing. Given the car's age and mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines remains prudent, even though the MOT record itself shows no structural concerns.