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EM02 PEN

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,557 mi
Last recorded135,557 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 PEN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 135,557 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 135,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,354 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 109,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,195 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 88,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,263 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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EM02 PEN is a 2014 BMW 535 in Grey 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 EM02 PEN, 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

How do I check the history of EM02 PEN?

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What year was EM02 PEN registered?

EM02 PEN is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2014.

Is EM02 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM02 PEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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