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R30 JSJ

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 148,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 140,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and inner edge low and tyre also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 140,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and inner edge low and tyre also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,462 miles

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 16 Sep 2019 68,959 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,790 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,076 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R30 JSJ is a 2014 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R30 JSJ, 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 R30 JSJ registered?

R30 JSJ is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2014.

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