Bmw 520 vs Bmw Coupa: 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 Coupa
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Coupa (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 520 | Bmw Coupa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 134,460 mi | 88,267 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 156,398 | 1 |
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 Coupa
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Coupa (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 520 report Full Bmw Coupa report Most reliable cars
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.