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YA14 YLK

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,154 mi
Last recorded111,154 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 YLK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 111,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 110,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 110,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 86,694 miles

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 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 70,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,536 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 60,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,078 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 46,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YA14 YLK is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA14 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA14 YLK registered?

YA14 YLK is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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