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YH14 VTC

2014 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 VTC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/R19 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R19 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 72,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,904 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 60,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,972 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,972 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,521 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 50,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,013 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 31,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on extreme inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH14 VTC is a 2014 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH14 VTC, 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 YH14 VTC registered?

YH14 VTC is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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