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BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,119 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,119 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on brakes and lights & electrics.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 72% of peers
+5.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,119 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on brakes, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 72% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 520D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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