42 Model Years Analyzed
BMW 520
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1977-2020), based on 97,218 DVSA recorded tests.
83.3%
Average Pass Rate
42
Model Years
97k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2015 BMW 520 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
52 tests
125 tests
175 tests
1,688 tests
13,775 tests
14,300 tests
13,642 tests
8,093 tests
8,285 tests
10,276 tests
5,635 tests
5,534 tests
4,086 tests
4,670 tests
3,157 tests
844 tests
395 tests
558 tests
428 tests
324 tests
207 tests
207 tests
139 tests
68 tests
56 tests
139 tests
77 tests
55 tests
30 tests
24 tests
18 tests
15 tests
27 tests
36 tests
21 tests
24 tests
17 tests
10 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 3A tyre seriously damaged
- 4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- 5a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a BMW 520?
The BMW 520 has an average 83.3% MOT pass rate across model years 1977 to 2020, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 520?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 520 across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which BMW 520 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific BMW 520 model years.