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AF14 BWW

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,556 mi
Last recorded153,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 BWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 153,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 145,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 142,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 136,311 miles

Minor weep of oil around engine sump drain plug

Fail 4 Aug 2022 136,311 miles

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

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

Diesel smoke emissions too low to read on analyser

Minor weep of oil around engine sump drain plug

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 126,299 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits in centres of treads

Fail 13 Jul 2020 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits in centres of treads

Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,236 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,093 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AF14 BWW 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 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 AF14 BWW, 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 AF14 BWW registered?

AF14 BWW is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is AF14 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 BWW 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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