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C13 RKJ

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,643 mi
Last recorded154,643 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 RKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 154,643 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,158 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 113,684 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 113,649 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped with corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,612 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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C13 RKJ is a 2014 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C13 RKJ, 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

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What year was C13 RKJ registered?

C13 RKJ is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2014.

Is C13 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 RKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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