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257D236

2014 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,397 mi
Last recorded44,397 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257D236
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,638 miles

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

Under tray is damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2023 41,638 miles

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

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

Under tray is damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,384 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,266 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 31,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,945 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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257D236 is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 66,759 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 257D236, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 257D236 registered?

257D236 is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 2014.

Is 257D236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257D236 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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