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LJ14 UVK

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 UVK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,303 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 98,960 miles

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

Both Rear tyres are the same size, nearside rear is not a run flat, offside rear is a run fat

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,011 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 75,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,884 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,087 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 34,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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LJ14 UVK is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ14 UVK, 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 LJ14 UVK registered?

LJ14 UVK is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is LJ14 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ14 UVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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