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PAT 88M

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 88M
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,430 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 76,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,839 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,815 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,603 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 60,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PAT 88M 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 69.2%.

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 PAT 88M, 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 PAT 88M registered?

PAT 88M is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is PAT 88M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 88M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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