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R60 JCO

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 JCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 71,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,750 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 69,750 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 67,881 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 67,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,997 miles

smell of fuel but cannot see any leak

Fail 3 Jul 2018 62,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

smell of fuel but cannot see any leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,168 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,609 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 15 Jul 2009 33,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,414 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 30,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,024 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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R60 JCO is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R60 JCO, 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

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What year was R60 JCO registered?

R60 JCO is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R60 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 JCO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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