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VB12 MAZ

2014 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB12 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,151 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 101,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,457 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,206 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 93,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 30,565 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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VB12 MAZ is a 2014 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VB12 MAZ, 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 VB12 MAZ registered?

VB12 MAZ is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 14 February 2014.

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