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T129 RPC

1999 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,017 mi
Last recorded129,017 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 520119,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 RPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 128,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 110,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (middle of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,963 miles

both headlight patterns week

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,954 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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T129 RPC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 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 T129 RPC, 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 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T129 RPC registered?

T129 RPC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T129 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 RPC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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