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BU14 BFL

2014 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,277 mi
Last recorded119,277 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BFL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 111,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 98,856 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 98,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 84,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 62,251 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,031 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 May 2018 40,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,947 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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BU14 BFL is a 2014 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BU14 BFL, 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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BU14 BFL is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2014.

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