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Bmw 520d se mhev auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 766 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

766

Best Year

2021 (95%)

Years Covered

3

About the Bmw 520d se mhev auto

The Bmw 520d se mhev auto has been tested 766 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as ED.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 191 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 4 point spread, the 520d se mhev auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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 (Petrol, 1995cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,777
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Bmw 520d se mhev auto?

vs national average+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.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%19140,098 mi
202093%46543,850 mi
201991%11053,142 mi

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