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B17 CRC

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,535 mi
Last recorded192,535 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 CRC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 192,535 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 192,527 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 192,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 192,515 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 196,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 196,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 184,583 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 171,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 163,558 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 163,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007
Pass 21 Dec 2005 136,478 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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B17 CRC is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B17 CRC, 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 B17 CRC registered?

B17 CRC is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is B17 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 CRC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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