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SH14 ZZN

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,001 mi
Last recorded80,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 ZZN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2025 76,708 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing trim damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 72,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,212 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Feb 2023 67,212 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,089 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just legal (5.2.3 (e))

slight judder under braking

Pass 29 Dec 2020 50,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,057 miles

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

front number plate loose

under trays fitted

windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Jun 2019 43,054 miles

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

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))

front number plate loose

under trays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,096 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 37,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,723 miles

emissions passed but not read by DSM

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine 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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SH14 ZZN is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH14 ZZN, 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 SH14 ZZN registered?

SH14 ZZN is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is SH14 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH14 ZZN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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