The hub failed at 75 MPH, the front left wheel fell off and the 1997 525tds hit the concrete median and rolled 2 and 1/2 times. Fortunately no injuries.
The worst 1997 BMW 525 problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 BMW 525 3
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What 1997 BMW 525 owners say
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Questions about the 1997 BMW 525
Is the 1997 BMW 525 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 BMW 525, fewer than a typical 525 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 BMW 525?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 525 have?
No recalls on record.
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