Bmw 520 vs Bmw Ce 04: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 520
78%
MOT pass rate · 156,398 vehicles
Bmw Ce 04
97%
MOT pass rate · 258 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Ce 04 (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 520 | Bmw Ce 04 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 134,460 mi | 4,450 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 156,398 | 258 |
Most common faults
Bmw 520
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bmw Ce 04
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Ce 04 (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.