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AK17 LDV

2017 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,923 mi
Last recorded54,923 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 LDV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 36,842 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 34,101 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2022 29,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 5,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 4,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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AK17 LDV is a 2017 BMW 540 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 37,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK17 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 540 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 LDV registered?

AK17 LDV is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is AK17 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 LDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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