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LR14 VEM

2014 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,837 mi
Last recorded121,837 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 VEM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,291 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,990 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,610 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,023 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Undertrays fitted

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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LR14 VEM is a 2014 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LR14 VEM, 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 LR14 VEM registered?

LR14 VEM is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is LR14 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 VEM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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