BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 10,984 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

10,984

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto

The BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto was MOT tested 10,984 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2019 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and diesel hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 6,277 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 52,575 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 16,739 miles.

Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the 520D M Sport MHEV Auto performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1995cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average+4% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	91%	32	16,739 mi
2022	94%	318	31,795 mi
2021	89%	3,423	35,018 mi
2020	93%	6,277	42,136 mi
2019	92%	934	52,575 mi

Questions about the BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto

Is the BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2019 to 2023), the BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 10,984 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 89%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.