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FGZ 6795

2017 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,661 mi
Last recorded45,661 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 6795
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,661 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 45,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has very small split but still preventing ingress of dirt/water

Fail 15 Aug 2024 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has very small split but still preventing ingress of dirt/water

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,546 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 28,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,247 miles

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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FGZ 6795 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FGZ 6795, 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 FGZ 6795 registered?

FGZ 6795 is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FGZ 6795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 6795 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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