MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components
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
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)
both rear outer seatbelts not tested due to baby seats fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear outer seatbelts not tested due to baby seats fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
Front wipers slightly smearing screen.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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