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MOT reliability

Bmw 530e m sport auto

6,238 vehicles · 628 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6,238 Bmw 530e m sport auto vehicles and 628 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 530e m sport auto has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,090 miles.

6,238
Vehicles
628
MOT tests
26,314
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 530e m sport auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 530e m sport auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension77%
  • Other19%
  • Visibility6%
  • Steering3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Bmw 530e m sport auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
128897%
213096%
3367%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (6,196), Electric (41), Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw 530e m sport auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 530e m sport auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Bmw 530e m sport auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2026 1 1 100% 34
2025 42 57 91% 27,381
2024 139 365 98% 38,407
2023 2 12 83% 43,477

Bmw 530e m sport auto reliability FAQ

Across 6,238 Bmw 530e m sport auto vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 530e m sport auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw 530e m sport auto in our data has covered around 44,090 miles.

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