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Y3 BUL

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,253 mi
Last recorded115,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 BUL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 115,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 101,748 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,547 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 59,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,358 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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Y3 BUL is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y3 BUL, 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 Y3 BUL registered?

Y3 BUL is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 3 October 2014.

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