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R504 CCP

1997 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,751 mi
Last recorded198,751 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 CCP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 198,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 184,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 184,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 167,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 167,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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R504 CCP is a 1997 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R504 CCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R504 CCP?

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What year was R504 CCP registered?

R504 CCP is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R504 CCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 CCP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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