Bmw 520 vs Bmw Tribute 250: 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 Tribute 250
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Tribute 250 (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 520 | Bmw Tribute 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 134,460 mi | 96,526 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 Tribute 250
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 520 (78%) and Bmw Tribute 250 (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 520 report Full Bmw Tribute 250 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.