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J121 ARB

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 ARB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,313 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,245 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,245 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 57,005 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,345 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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J121 ARB 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 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 J121 ARB, 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 J121 ARB registered?

J121 ARB is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is J121 ARB safe to buy?

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