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J26 DJR

2014 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 DJR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 132,850 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

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

Pass 28 May 2025 126,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 126,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 118,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,494 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,545 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 88,542 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 83,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,906 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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J26 DJR 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 J26 DJR, 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 J26 DJR registered?

J26 DJR is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is J26 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 DJR 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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