MOT reliability
Bmw 520i
318 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 318 Bmw 520i vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 520i has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 126,770 miles.
318
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
5,229
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 520i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 520i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension58%
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Other25%
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Visibility8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
Bmw 520i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (300), Other (17), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 520i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 520i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- O/S/R brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread 275/35/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
Bmw 520i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 41,891 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 96,079 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 50,946 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 101,881 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,813 |
| 2012 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 89,976 |
Bmw 520i reliability FAQ
Across 318 Bmw 520i vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 520i MOT issues are:
Nearside 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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)); O/S/R brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad.
The typical Bmw 520i in our data has covered around
126,770 miles.
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