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N18 HCW

2014 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52847,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 HCW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 86,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges and cracking Pirelli Pzero 245/40/19 94 Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,486 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,449 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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N18 HCW is a 2014 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N18 HCW, 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 N18 HCW registered?

N18 HCW is a 2014 BMW 528, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is N18 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 HCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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