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ST54 UHV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,646 mi
Last recorded207,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 UHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 207,646 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 191,123 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 191,123 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 182,293 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s//r stop lamp inop but vechicle is using side lamp as brake lamp

n/s/r outer side lamp inop but using ,inner as side lamp

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

undertray fitted front to rear of vechicle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 12 Jul 2011 165,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 165,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 159,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R CV gaiter diteriating

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 159,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R CV gaiter diteriating

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 143,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 121,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,056 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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ST54 UHV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST54 UHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST54 UHV registered?

ST54 UHV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is ST54 UHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 UHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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