BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto
From 2,068 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 a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and any fracture or welding defect on a wheel. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 78 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 78 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 35 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 12 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| a transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 5 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90% | any fracture or welding defect on a wheel, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 89.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Autos tested had between 19,823 and 36,932 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,441 median miles, the 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto has 0.039 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 Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 2,068 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 78 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto is 25,441 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,823 and 36,932 miles.
Buying a used 520D Xdrive M Sport 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.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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