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YJ14 VGF

2014 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,730 mi
Last recorded71,730 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53566,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VGF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 71,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,328 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,184 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,465 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 52,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,662 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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YJ14 VGF is a 2014 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ14 VGF, 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 YJ14 VGF registered?

YJ14 VGF is a 2014 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YJ14 VGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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