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ST54 CTY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,572 mi
Last recorded159,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 CTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,572 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Jul 2018 159,538 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 149,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,431 miles

both rear outer seatbelts not tested due to baby seats fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,431 miles

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

both rear outer seatbelts not tested due to baby seats fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp aims adjusted slightly

surface corrosion to all brake discs

very slight play to o/s steering rack/ball joint

wiper blades smear slightly, not affecting view to front

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,671 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,302 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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ST54 CTY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 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 ST54 CTY, 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 22 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 ST54 CTY registered?

ST54 CTY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is ST54 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 CTY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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