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FY14 UHB

2014 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52847,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 UHB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 79,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,425 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,784 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 55,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 51,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 37,408 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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FY14 UHB is a 2014 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 47,769 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY14 UHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY14 UHB registered?

FY14 UHB is a 2014 BMW 528, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is FY14 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 UHB 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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