Bmw 530
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 23 years from 46,923 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
46,923
Best Year
2021 (100%)
Years Covered
23
How reliable is the Bmw 530?
Bmw 530 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% | 35 | 39,239 mi |
| 2020 | 90% | 89 | 33,368 mi |
| 2019 | 88% | 106 | 44,221 mi |
| 2018 | 95% | 199 | 57,570 mi |
| 2017 | 90% | 578 | 70,659 mi |
| 2016 | 91% | 3,123 | 80,170 mi |
| 2015 | 89% | 3,774 | 91,049 mi |
| 2014 | 89% | 3,618 | 101,030 mi |
| 2013 | 88% | 1,544 | 112,095 mi |
| 2012 | 85% | 2,181 | 117,463 mi |
| 2011 | 85% | 3,117 | 121,483 mi |
| 2010 | 85% | 4,370 | 129,666 mi |
| 2009 | 87% | 2,259 | 137,677 mi |
| 2008 | 86% | 2,679 | 143,811 mi |
| 2007 | 84% | 3,472 | 154,026 mi |
| 2006 | 81% | 3,397 | 155,260 mi |
| 2005 | 81% | 3,377 | 159,972 mi |
| 2004 | 79% | 2,628 | 151,750 mi |
| 2003 | 80% | 2,580 | 152,494 mi |
| 2002 | 78% | 1,937 | 152,136 mi |
| 2001 | 78% | 1,151 | 150,332 mi |
| 2000 | 75% | 448 | 153,149 mi |
| 1999 | 78% | 261 | 160,993 mi |
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About the Bmw 530
The Bmw 530 has been tested 46,923 times in 2024 MOT data across 23 model years (1999 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 35 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 75%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 530s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 160,993 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 39,239 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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