BMW 520I M Sport Mhev Auto
From 1,076 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older 520I M Sport Mhev Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 91.2% vs 93.9% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 36 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 | 36 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2021 | 93.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 520I M Sport Mhev Autos tested had between 15,665 and 28,833 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,565 median miles, the 520I M Sport Mhev Auto has 0.032 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 520I M Sport Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 520I M Sport Mhev Auto has a 93.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,076 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 520I M Sport Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 520I M Sport Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 520I M Sport Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 520I M Sport Mhev Auto is 21,565 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,665 and 28,833 miles.
Buying a used 520I 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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