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JEL 52E

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEL 52E
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 115,118 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,918 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 ml / 1.5 ml Advise Replacement As Soon As Possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres Scrubbing Inner Edges

Pass 19 Aug 2023 96,668 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2022 88,295 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,009 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,502 miles

Both Rear Tyres Scrubbing Inner Edges

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn / Uneven Misshapen Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn / Uneven Misshapen Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,898 miles

Both Front Tyres Tread Pattern Misshapen / Uneven

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,651 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 63,163 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 63,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JEL 52E is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JEL 52E, 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 JEL 52E registered?

JEL 52E is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is JEL 52E safe to buy?

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