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PR08 ECB

2014 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR08 ECB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 105,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,317 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 95,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,961 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 53,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip just under 10mm which is the m.o.t. limit (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 41,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip just under 10mm which is the m.o.t. limit (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PR08 ECB is a 2014 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PR08 ECB, 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 PR08 ECB registered?

PR08 ECB is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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