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FY14 LYW

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,234 mi
Last recorded134,234 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 LYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 134,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 134,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,656 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,656 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,224 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 30,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,391 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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FY14 LYW 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 FY14 LYW, 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 FY14 LYW registered?

FY14 LYW is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is FY14 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 LYW 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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