Bmw 520 vs Bmw F 750 gs ls: 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 F 750 gs ls
90%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw F 750 gs ls (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 520 | Bmw F 750 gs ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 134,460 mi | 10,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 156,398 | 13 |
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 F 750 gs ls
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw F 750 gs ls (90%) 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.