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K14 NWE

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 NWE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 49,730 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 49,726 miles

Brake disc contaminated front and back (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,078 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in Tyre

Offside Front cracks in Tyre

Offside Rear cracks in Tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,228 miles

Oil leak

the n/s/f h/lamp is dim

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,375 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,025 miles

all 4 tyres perished and splitting at tread

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,207 miles

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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K14 NWE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K14 NWE, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K14 NWE registered?

K14 NWE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K14 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 NWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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