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L31 OAM

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,434 mi
Last recorded84,434 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 OAM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 84,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,766 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 78,563 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation formed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,135 miles

Chips to Windscreen

Front Brake Pads Worn Close to Wear Indicator Wire

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,509 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,067 miles

chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,047 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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L31 OAM 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 L31 OAM, 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 L31 OAM registered?

L31 OAM is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 21 November 2014.

Is L31 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 OAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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