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G16 MRN

2017 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,578 mi
Last recorded63,578 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 MRN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,696 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,657 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead-rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,389 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 41,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 32,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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G16 MRN is a 2017 BMW 540 in Blue 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 G16 MRN, 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 G16 MRN registered?

G16 MRN is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is G16 MRN safe to buy?

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