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6 MCE

2014 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,843 mi
Last recorded76,843 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 MCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 72,154 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 65,207 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low levelling devices not operated during test, adaptive light fault on dash (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating rim damage (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 59,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,110 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 47,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 21,015 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 21,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 20,049 miles

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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6 MCE is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 6 MCE, 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 6 MCE registered?

6 MCE is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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