Bmw 520 vs Bmw Goggomobil t250: 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 Goggomobil t250
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Goggomobil t250 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 520 | Bmw Goggomobil t250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 134,460 mi | 33,712 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 Goggomobil t250
- Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Goggomobil t250 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 520 report Full Bmw Goggomobil t250 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.