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J7 NPE

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,455 mi
Last recorded161,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 NPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 161,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 153,300 miles

Front tyres both getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2023 146,691 miles

Offside Front slight play in bottom arm

Rear brakes getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,077 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2017 75,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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J7 NPE is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J7 NPE, 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 J7 NPE registered?

J7 NPE is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2014.

Is J7 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 NPE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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