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LV51 VCV

2014 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,717 mi
Last recorded16,717 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VCV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 16,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 16,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 14,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,398 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,009 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 13,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 12,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,648 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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LV51 VCV is a 2014 BMW 535 in Blue 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 LV51 VCV, 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 LV51 VCV registered?

LV51 VCV is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is LV51 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 VCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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