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YC14 BYM

2014 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,555 mi
Last recorded137,555 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52847,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BYM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 137,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,923 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 41,922 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 40,339 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 40,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,066 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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YC14 BYM 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 81.8%.

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 YC14 BYM, 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 YC14 BYM registered?

YC14 BYM is a 2014 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is YC14 BYM safe to buy?

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