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HJ14 ZPX

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,346 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 118,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lenz cluster damaged but still functional

Fail 30 Oct 2024 90,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2753519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lenz cluster damaged but still functional

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,663 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,660 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 63,389 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,873 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 42,873 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 41,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid or tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 24 May 2018 35,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 26,869 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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HJ14 ZPX is a 2014 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ14 ZPX, 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 HJ14 ZPX registered?

HJ14 ZPX is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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The MOT history for HJ14 ZPX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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