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R14 PHY

2015 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,296 mi
Last recorded117,296 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 117,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 109,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 102,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,788 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 71,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,934 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 53,914 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 17,379 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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R14 PHY is a 2015 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R14 PHY, 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 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R14 PHY registered?

R14 PHY is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2015.

Is R14 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 PHY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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