BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto
From 573 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all 520D Se Mhev Autos tested had between 23,626 and 57,358 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,152 median miles, the 520D Se Mhev Auto has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 573 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 520D Se Mhev Auto is 35,152 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,626 and 57,358 miles.
Buying a used 520D Se Mhev Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
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