2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YK63 OSL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its most recent MOT pass on 20 January 2026 at 147,965 miles. While the car has passed its last six consecutive tests, the record shows a recurring pattern of minor non-compliance issues. The tester flagged a damaged front windscreen in the 2026, 2025, and 2024 tests, indicating this defect has remained unaddressed for three years. The 2025 test also noted corrosion on the front anti-roll bar and a damaged nearside rear tyre, though these did not result in a failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical long-distance driving pattern for a 13-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 11,382 miles per year on average. A notable period of increased usage occurred between the 2020 and 2021 tests, where the mileage rose from 93,154 to 93,220 in a very short window, followed by a steady climb to the current 147,965 miles. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent certain types of seal degradation. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension components. The 2025 advisory regarding a corroded front anti-roll bar suggests that surface corrosion is present and may progress. Furthermore, the brake history shows a significant period of neglect or heavy wear around 2020 and 2021, where the vehicle failed on four worn or pitted brake discs and multiple tyres. Although the discs were not flagged in more recent tests, the previous pattern of pitting and scoring warrants a close check of the current braking system and disc surfaces for similar deterioration. The recurring windscreen damage and the 2025 advisory regarding a damaged nearside rear tyre suggest a somewhat reactive approach to consumable maintenance. While the vehicle is currently compliant, the presence of persistent windscreen defects and previous tyre failures indicates that minor upkeep is sometimes deferred. A thorough check of all tyre tread depths and the condition of the windscreen is necessary to ensure no new structural or visibility issues have emerged since the January 2026 test.