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T129 AGN

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,633 mi
Last recorded134,633 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 AGN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 134,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 133,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 129,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,505 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward Radius Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Link Arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 123,414 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer Radius Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward Radius Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Link Arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front antiroll bar link dust covers split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 108,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 104,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T129 AGN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T129 AGN, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T129 AGN registered?

T129 AGN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T129 AGN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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