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BO55 SPB

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 SPB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 83,212 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,342 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 75,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 75,782 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge 245/45/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,595 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,490 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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BO55 SPB is a 2014 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO55 SPB, 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.

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What year was BO55 SPB registered?

BO55 SPB is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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The MOT history for BO55 SPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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