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MOT reliability

Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto

14 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,489 miles.

14
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
10,113
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension74%
  • Other16%
  • Visibility5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31587%
412100%
51486%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (14)

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

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

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) (1 times)
  7. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. All four tyres are perished/cracking in the treads. (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 7 23 96% 35,664
2020 5 18 83% 68,843

Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto reliability FAQ

Across 14 Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)).

The typical Bmw 520i m sport edition mhev auto in our data has covered around 49,489 miles.

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