MOT reliability
Bmw 520i auto
5,635 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5,635 Bmw 520i auto vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 520i auto has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,829 miles.
5,635
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
1,266
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
100%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 520i auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 520i auto MOT tests:
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension100%
Bmw 520i auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5,628), Diesel (4), Other (2), Gas (1)
Most common Bmw 520i auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 520i auto MOT tests:
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw 520i auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 43,888 |
Bmw 520i auto reliability FAQ
Across 5,635 Bmw 520i auto vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 520i auto MOT issues are:
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 520i auto in our data has covered around
61,829 miles.
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