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R555 ABO

2014 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ABO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 92,565 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 92,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,556 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,621 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 78,617 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,888 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly - but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,966 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,041 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 21,041 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)

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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R555 ABO is a 2014 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 R555 ABO, 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 R555 ABO registered?

R555 ABO is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is R555 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 ABO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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