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1985 BMW 535 3.4L Petrol · C414 MRX

C414 MRX

1985 BMW 535 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 133,878 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 535
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
133,878 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.4L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
3430cc
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C414 MRX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2025
  • 133,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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C414 MRX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 535 (C414 MRX) between October 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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C414 MRX Mileage History

  1. 12/10/2022132,441 mi
  2. 24/10/2023132,571 mi+130 mi
  3. 16/11/2023132,597 mi+26 mi
  4. 28/01/2025133,874 mi+1,277 mi
  5. 03/02/2025133,878 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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