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17 ELS

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,713 mi
Last recorded29,713 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 ELS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 29,713 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 28,174 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 28,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 26,466 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,638 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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17 ELS is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 70,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 ELS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 17 ELS?

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What year was 17 ELS registered?

17 ELS is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2014.

Is 17 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 ELS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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