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NL14 FFD

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 FFD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 91,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 87,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,939 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,189 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 67,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,089 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 47,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,494 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 29,494 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,848 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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NL14 FFD 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 78.6%.

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 NL14 FFD, 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 NL14 FFD registered?

NL14 FFD is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is NL14 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL14 FFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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