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J90 HOU

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 HOU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 152,755 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 144,106 miles

Brake Pad warning light on

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 144,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake Pad warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 134,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,400 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 112,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides reading close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,514 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 99,787 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,216 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 79,761 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,577 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 28,240 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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J90 HOU is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J90 HOU, 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 J90 HOU registered?

J90 HOU is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is J90 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 HOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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