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LM14 WXU

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,741 mi
Last recorded252,741 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 WXU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 252,741 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 252,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 235,387 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm in centre of tread and wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 235,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in side unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm in centre of tread and wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 206,566 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 191,157 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mountings faulty ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 172,195 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 172,195 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 151,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 121,679 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,678 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,227 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LM14 WXU is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM14 WXU, 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 LM14 WXU registered?

LM14 WXU is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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