MOT reliability
Bmw 520 d
5 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Bmw 520 d vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 520 d has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,593 miles.
5
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
10,312
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 520 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 520 d MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Visibility6%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates2%
Bmw 520 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 8 | 62% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Bmw 520 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 520 d MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Bmw 520 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 62,792 |
| 2014 | 2 | 27 | 81% | 148,296 |
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 65% | 145,791 |
Bmw 520 d reliability FAQ
Across 5 Bmw 520 d vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 520 d MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); UNDERTRAYS FITTED.
The typical Bmw 520 d in our data has covered around
113,593 miles.
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