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V129 MGC

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,727 mi
Last recorded63,727 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 MGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,314 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,392 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,063 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 55,060 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,340 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,328 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,068 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 31,966 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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V129 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V129 MGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V129 MGC registered?

V129 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V129 MGC safe to buy?

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