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Y80 CTR

2014 BMW 530

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,097 mi
Last recorded105,097 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 CTR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 105,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,822 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 81,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,903 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 55,620 miles

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

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

Play in both front lower wishbone arm inner bushes on front arms

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp full of water, no clear beam pattern evident (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has condensation but not adversely affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,641 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 36,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,287 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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Y80 CTR is a 2014 BMW 530 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y80 CTR, 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 Y80 CTR registered?

Y80 CTR is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is Y80 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 CTR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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