Bmw 520
MOT data from 131,208 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 85.4%. Average mileage at test: 119,151 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,349 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,541 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,398 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,948 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,928 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,722 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,370 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,272 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,110 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1,061 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 125,411 | 85.7% |
| Petrol | 5,762 | 78.6% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 130 | 73.8% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1994 | 195 | 77.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1995 | 319 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1996 | 104 | 64.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1997 | 175 | 72% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 1998 | 340 | 67.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1999 | 365 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2000 | 203 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2001 | 383 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 566 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 704 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 463 | 80.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 2005 | 923 | 75% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 3,606 | 77.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2007 | 5,708 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 4,785 | 81.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 6,951 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2010 | 7,423 | 82.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 13,654 | 82.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 12,070 | 84.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 11,452 | 86.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2014 | 18,719 | 88% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 19,144 | 89.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2016 | 19,100 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 2,379 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 363 | 88.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2019 | 248 | 93.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | |||
| 2020 | 143 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
76,751 mi
Median
104,582 mi
75th percentile
141,035 mi
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