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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T129 RMDMOT history

T129 RMD is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
90,534 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 RMD was last recorded at 90,534 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2007: 20,118 miles, lower than 25,125 miles on 8 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,245 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,534 miles
  • 2025 – 89,245 miles
  • 2024 – 88,120 miles
  • 2023 – 87,208 miles
  • 2022 – 83,721 miles
  • 2021 – 82,256 miles
  • 2020 – 80,637 miles
  • 2019 – 79,274 miles
  • 2018 – 76,227 miles
  • 2017 – 74,273 miles
  • 2016 – 71,681 miles
  • 2015 – 69,144 miles
  • 2014 – 61,114 miles
  • 2013 – 55,738 miles
  • 2012 – 53,211 miles
  • 2011 – 48,450 miles
  • 2010 – 42,096 miles
  • 2009 – 38,415 miles
  • 2008 – 33,323 miles
  • 2007 – 20,118 miles
  • 2006 – 25,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,534 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,534 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    336691694362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,245 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,245 miles
    Test number
    974153430648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail89,242 miles (+1,122)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    840002448400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass88,120 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    567620619585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    871212883761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,203 miles (+3,482)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    620245299320
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,721 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    366052007841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,256 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    143159089725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,637 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,637 miles
    Test number
    708605707745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,274 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,274 miles
    Test number
    676481844370
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  11. Pass76,227 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    669386573537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass74,273 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,273 miles
    Test number
    485891274130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,681 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    342958293355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,144 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    269561665110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,114 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    255929044163
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass55,738 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,738 miles
    Test number
    706207653187
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass53,211 miles (+4,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,211 miles
    Test number
    228770762159
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass48,450 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    895391951145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,096 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    474164130147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    690292169161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,411 miles (+5,088)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    212442969124
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass33,323 miles (+13,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    551402348125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,118 miles (-5,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,118 miles
    Test number
    743105247122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,125 miles
    Test number
    874859156177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 RMD

Does T129 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 RMD is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 RMD?
The MOT on T129 RMD is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 RMD done?
T129 RMD was recorded at 90,534 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has T129 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 RMD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T129 RMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T129 RMD find?
T129 RMD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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