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LJ14 VJF

2014 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,043 mi
Last recorded109,043 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 VJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,625 miles

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

under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,498 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2024 91,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 76,056 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 64,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2020 64,012 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear brakes worn down to indicator sensor (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres low depth

light misting n/s/r shock

note axle carrier /diff bush split

note prop shaft, rear doughnut coupling joint split

Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,460 miles

engine cover fitted unable to see some testable items

under trays fitted unable to see testable items

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 VJF is a 2014 BMW 530 in Silver 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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

LJ14 VJF is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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