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X121 SYL

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 SYL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 124,418 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 124,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,303 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2023 97,375 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 97,375 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,102 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 93,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,383 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,383 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,423 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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X121 SYL 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 71.4%.

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 X121 SYL, 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 X121 SYL registered?

X121 SYL is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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