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FL14 OPT

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,627 mi
Last recorded46,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 OPT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 46,627 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 46,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,418 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 45,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,654 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 41,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,501 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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FL14 OPT is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL14 OPT, 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 FL14 OPT registered?

FL14 OPT is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is FL14 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL14 OPT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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