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T125 RPC

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,174 mi
Last recorded50,174 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 RPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 50,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,372 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 49,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,657 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 46,657 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front&rear deteriated (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,280 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 45,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 43,243 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,264 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 15 May 2015 40,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 40,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 38,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2012
Pass 17 May 2011 35,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,106 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,287 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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T125 RPC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 117,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T125 RPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T125 RPC?

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What year was T125 RPC registered?

T125 RPC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T125 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T125 RPC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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