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N121 DRB

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,314 mi
Last recorded52,314 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 DRB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 52,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 47,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 30,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 26,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 21,557 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 21,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,131 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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N121 DRB is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey 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 N121 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N121 DRB?

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What year was N121 DRB registered?

N121 DRB is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is N121 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 DRB 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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