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R28 SUM

2014 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 SUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 87,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 81,151 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 81,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 71,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 52,515 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 52,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and wearing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,291 miles

offside front bottom ball joint play

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,140 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 24,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,637 miles

emission to clean to be detected on smoke meter 0.01

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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R28 SUM is a 2014 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R28 SUM, 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 R28 SUM registered?

R28 SUM is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is R28 SUM safe to buy?

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