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L29 BCM

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,395 mi
Last recorded145,395 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 BCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 145,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 78,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,196 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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L29 BCM is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L29 BCM, 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 L29 BCM registered?

L29 BCM is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is L29 BCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 BCM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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