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Y8 BBD

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 BBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 139,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear on inner edge - also has a cut / split on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 130,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 125,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,325 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,152 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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Y8 BBD 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 90%.

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 Y8 BBD, 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 Y8 BBD registered?

Y8 BBD is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 7 October 2014.

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