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LC14 BZM

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,105 mi
Last recorded96,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 BZM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 86,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 74,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,968 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,968 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,679 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,177 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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LC14 BZM is a 2014 BMW 535 in Grey 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 LC14 BZM, 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 LC14 BZM registered?

LC14 BZM is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is LC14 BZM safe to buy?

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