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ST54 UHZ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 UHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 146,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 130,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,417 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate insercure

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished (inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 110,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished (inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,661 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,063 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 UHZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 UHZ, 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 21 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 UHZ registered?

ST54 UHZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is ST54 UHZ safe to buy?

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