BMW 530D SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free BMW 530D SE Auto car check
Is the BMW 530D SE Auto reliable? We analysed 2,058 real MOT tests across 463 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 530D SE Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 530D SE Auto.
BMW 530D SE Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the BMW 530D SE Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2993cc
- Power
- 218 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 34.0 mpg
- Urban
- 23.9 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 44.8 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £3011
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 208 g/km Band K
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £325
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £178.75
BMW 530D SE Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 530D SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 530D SE Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW 530D SE Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW 530D SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 530D SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 530D SE Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 530D SE Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW 530D SE Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 530D SE Auto THIS CAR | 73.2% | 2,058 | 147,444 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Audi A3 E Sport TDI | 81.6% | 1,754 | 132,208 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 530D SE Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW 530D SE AutoShould you buy a used BMW 530D SE Auto?
The BMW 530D SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.2% across 2,058 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW 530D SE Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical BMW 530D SE Auto owner drives around 7,007 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.