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K18 OMR

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 OMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 114,983 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 75,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,276 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 106,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer low edge tread evident

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,022 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,226 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,956 miles

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

TYRE SIZE(245/40R19 94W) run flat Bridgestone.

Pass 12 May 2017 62,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,672 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Outer condensation in lamp but still visible from a reasonable distance

exhaust system noisy

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

condensation in osr outer lamp unit but still visible from a reasonable distance

emmisions close to limit

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

condensation in osr outer lamp unit but still visible from a reasonable distance

emmisions close to limit

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,778 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ front tyre has notch in outer sidewall.

Pass 1 May 2014 53,249 miles

Note: Front lower wishbone arms different construction

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,121 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing and begining to split,no excessive play.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,121 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing and begining to split,no excessive play.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,743 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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K18 OMR is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 K18 OMR, 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 K18 OMR registered?

K18 OMR is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 21 August 2014.

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