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A5 SCR

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,903 mi
Last recorded111,903 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SCR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 69,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,108 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,713 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre worn down to wear markers and close to legal limit

O/S/R tyre worn down to wear markers and close to legal limit

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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A5 SCR is a 2014 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 SCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 SCR registered?

A5 SCR is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is A5 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SCR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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