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R563 GGR

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 GGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front corner brake pipes greaced

front discs thin

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f tyre at scrubbed inner edge and is at 2mm

Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front corner brake pipes greaced

front discs thin

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f tyre at scrubbed inner edge and is at 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 77,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,288 miles

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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R563 GGR is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R563 GGR, 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.

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What year was R563 GGR registered?

R563 GGR is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R563 GGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R563 GGR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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