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MOT reliability

Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto

25 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,706 miles.

25
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
9,344
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
20%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension80%
  • Other9%
  • Brakes4%
  • Visibility2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32291%
42181%
51984%
61100%

Fuel types: Electric Diesel (23), Other (1), Electric (1)

Most common Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Undertrays fitted. (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 275/30-20RF (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)

Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 10 28 89% 44,620
2020 9 35 83% 48,489

Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto reliability FAQ

Across 25 Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .

The typical Bmw 520d m sport edition mhev auto in our data has covered around 46,706 miles.

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