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S13 REV

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 REV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,788 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nsf headlamp misting

Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,570 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,780 miles

both front torque arm bushes slight play

front tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,663 miles

both front anti roll bar link boots split

Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,501 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 28,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged / inner /outer treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged / inner / outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 57,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged / inner /outer treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged / inner / outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 4,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 4,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 51,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high left/right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

no emissions detected

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,774 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 21,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S13 REV is a 2014 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 S13 REV, 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 S13 REV registered?

S13 REV is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is S13 REV safe to buy?

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