MOT reliability
Bmw 530d gt
2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw 530d gt vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 530d gt has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,765 miles.
2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
6,228
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 530d gt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 530d gt MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension73%
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Other20%
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Visibility13%
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Lamps & electrical7%
Bmw 530d gt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw 530d gt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 530d gt MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw 530d gt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 95,312 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 122,218 |
Bmw 530d gt reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw 530d gt vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 530d gt MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Bmw 530d gt in our data has covered around
108,765 miles.
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