Bmw 530
MOT data from 44,032 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 85.1%. Average mileage at test: 129,078 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,584 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 793 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 711 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 705 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 676 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 672 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 628 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 411 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 384 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 376 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 38,130 | 85.4% |
| Petrol | 5,660 | 82.7% |
| Hybrid | 209 | 92.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 231 | 76.6% | |
| 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2000 | 415 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 2001 | 1,092 | 78.4% | |
| 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 | |||
| 2002 | 1,813 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 2,350 | 80.6% | |
| 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 | |||
| 2004 | 2,457 | 80.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 3,063 | 81.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 2006 | 3,151 | 81.3% | |
| 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, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2007 | 3,202 | 84.6% | |
| 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2008 | 2,532 | 86% | |
| 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, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2009 | 2,122 | 86.8% | |
| 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2010 | 4,147 | 84.6% | |
| 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 | 2,918 | 86.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 2,052 | 85.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 1,467 | 89.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 3,420 | 89.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2015 | 3,533 | 89.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 2,978 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 524 | 89.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | |||
| 2018 | 174 | 96.6% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 105 | 87.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
80,430 mi
Median
119,556 mi
75th percentile
157,067 mi
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