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PK14 OHW

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,256 mi
Last recorded238,256 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK14 OHW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 238,256 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 238,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 220,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 220,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 198,011 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 171,980 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 171,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 146,446 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 145,404 miles

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

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

Small chips in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2021 122,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 122,904 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 38,873 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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PK14 OHW is a 2014 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK14 OHW, 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 PK14 OHW registered?

PK14 OHW is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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