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N3 UTN

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,164 mi
Last recorded167,164 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 UTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 167,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 159,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 159,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40 r 18, run flat tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40 r 18, run flat tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,065 miles

undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Fail 2 Dec 2021 125,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,796 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator electrical wear indicator on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,240 miles

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

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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N3 UTN is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N3 UTN, 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

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What year was N3 UTN registered?

N3 UTN is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is N3 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 UTN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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