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Y31 MBR

2014 BMW 435

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,538 mi
Last recorded143,538 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 43555,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 MBR
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 143,538 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,500 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,098 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 117,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 111,248 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp missing possibly jammed under base of seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp missing possibly jammed under base of seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 69,485 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,249 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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Y31 MBR is a 2014 BMW 435 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 55,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 435 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y31 MBR is a 2014 BMW 435, first registered on 22 September 2014.

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