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P121 MSK

2014 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,704 mi
Last recorded201,704 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52847,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MSK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 201,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 201,701 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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 194,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 184,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Parking Brake. (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 183,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 173,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 167,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2019 144,287 miles
Fail 12 May 2019 144,287 miles

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2018 129,605 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,817 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

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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P121 MSK is a 2014 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P121 MSK, 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 P121 MSK registered?

P121 MSK is a 2014 BMW 528, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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