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R40 EKW

2014 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 EKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2025 94,198 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner front most fixing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 81,426 miles

offside rear drop link close to air bag

Fail 2 Dec 2023 81,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside rear drop link close to air bag

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,449 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 9 Dec 2022 74,449 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,864 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,059 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R40 EKW is a 2014 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R40 EKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R40 EKW registered?

R40 EKW is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is R40 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 EKW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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