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S1 PDW

2014 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52847,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 PDW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,321 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged/requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 115,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern emitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged (customer temporary repair )

Nearside water ingress to headlight unit

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 110,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 102,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 95,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 78,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,400 miles

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

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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S1 PDW is a 2014 BMW 528 in Blue 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 S1 PDW, 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 S1 PDW registered?

S1 PDW is a 2014 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is S1 PDW safe to buy?

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