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EL13 NBX

2014 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 NBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,172 miles

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Jan 2025 84,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 79,908 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,895 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 75,343 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,094 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,040 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 42,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 30,251 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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EL13 NBX is a 2014 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EL13 NBX, 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 EL13 NBX registered?

EL13 NBX is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is EL13 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL13 NBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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