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BMU 5

2014 BMW 430

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 43066,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMU 5
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 65,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,291 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,610 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 27,958 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edges of tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight bulge

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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BMU 5 is a 2014 BMW 430 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMU 5 registered?

BMU 5 is a 2014 BMW 430, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is BMU 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMU 5 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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