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FL14 UKS

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,844 mi
Last recorded162,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 162,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 147,581 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lights on a vehicle first registered before 1st march 2018 not working

Pass 18 Jan 2023 112,442 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 112,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

both rear tyres are close to tread wear indicator

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,759 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,138 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,358 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 80,358 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR cooler leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,441 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 UKS is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKS, 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 FL14 UKS registered?

FL14 UKS is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is FL14 UKS safe to buy?

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