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BK14 NKN

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 NKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 137,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 136,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower right suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips within zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 80,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,890 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips in zone "A" not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,914 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,552 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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BK14 NKN is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black 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 BK14 NKN, 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 BK14 NKN registered?

BK14 NKN is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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