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YIL 7742

2014 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,712 mi
Last recorded45,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 7742
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,712 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,385 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 34,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 21,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 18,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 17,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 15,758 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,322 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,877 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YIL 7742 is a 2014 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YIL 7742, 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 YIL 7742 registered?

YIL 7742 is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is YIL 7742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 7742 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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