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R88 DLD

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,338 mi
Last recorded51,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DLD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 51,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tread down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 42,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low @ 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,727 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 22,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 20,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,189 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 10,035 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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R88 DLD 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 R88 DLD, 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 R88 DLD registered?

R88 DLD is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is R88 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 DLD 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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