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K55 APO

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,965 mi
Last recorded184,965 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 APO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 184,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 183,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 179,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test central rear view mirror hanging down ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 179,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test central rear view mirror hanging down ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 170,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 165,206 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 165,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 157,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 120,220 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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K55 APO is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K55 APO, 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 K55 APO registered?

K55 APO is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is K55 APO safe to buy?

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