# BMW 530D MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The BMW 530D passes its MOT first time 85% of the time, from 2,197 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 85%
- MOT tests analysed: 2,197 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | ED | 30 (few mots) | 87% |
| 2022 | ED | 874 | 83% |
| 2022 | Diesel | 4 (very few mots) | 75% |
| 2021 | ED | 869 | 85% |
| 2021 | Diesel | 7 (very few mots) | 57% |
| 2020 | ED | 401 | 86% |
| 2020 | Diesel | 6 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2017 | Diesel | 2 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2011 | Diesel | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2001 | Diesel | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |

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