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PO14 VBZ

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,449 mi
Last recorded236,449 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO14 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 236,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 209,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 188,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 162,533 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 162,024 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 140,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,851 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,853 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 96,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,443 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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PO14 VBZ is a 2014 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO14 VBZ, 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 PO14 VBZ registered?

PO14 VBZ is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2014.

Is PO14 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO14 VBZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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