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GY67 YYL

2017 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,587 mi
Last recorded44,587 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY67 YYL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,587 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 36,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 32,178 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,948 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 28,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,151 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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GY67 YYL is a 2017 BMW 540 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY67 YYL, 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 GY67 YYL registered?

GY67 YYL is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is GY67 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY67 YYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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