BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 766 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

766

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (95%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto

The BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto was MOT tested 766 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 191 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 91%. 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 SE MHEV Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 53,142 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,098 miles.

Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the 520D SE MHEV Auto performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel hybrid, 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 2021 details

How reliable is the BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average+5% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

BMW 520D SE 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
2021	95%	191	40,098 mi
2020	93%	465	43,850 mi
2019	91%	110	53,142 mi

Questions about the BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto

Is the BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 766 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

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

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 91%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.