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DU14 EKC

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,070 mi
Last recorded138,070 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 EKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 138,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,109 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,856 miles

engine covers and undertray present

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,660 miles

near side wing mirror indicator housing cracked and damaged still working

windscreen has damage lower area more then 40mm not affecting drivers view of the road

zero emssions

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 76,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,685 miles

emissions zero reading

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,792 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 49,792 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,080 miles

offside rear tyre bald edge

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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DU14 EKC is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU14 EKC, 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 DU14 EKC registered?

DU14 EKC is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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