MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs badly corroded
brake pipes pitted
rear brake flex hoses perished
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear coil springs badly corroded
brake pipes pitted
rear brake flex hoses perished
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear coil springs rusted
all tyres are low on tread
front number plate slightly cracked
n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge, has deep cut to outer edge of tread/sidewall, and has nail in tread
n/s/r brake discs corroding on inner surface
o/s/r outer sidelight inoperative
power steering hose damp (from reservoir)
rear brake hoses slightly perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front number plate slightly cracked
n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge, has deep cut to outer edge of tread/sidewall, and has nail in tread
n/s/r brake discs corroding on inner surface
o/s/r outer sidelight inoperative
power steering hose damp (from reservoir)
rear brake hoses slightly perished
air-bag warning light on
front suspension anti-roll bar drop links upper boots split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air-bag warning light on
front suspension anti-roll bar drop links upper boots split
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P129 DPG is a 1996 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P129 DPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P129 DPG is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 1996.
Is P129 DPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P129 DPG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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