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HV17 OEA

2017 BMW 540

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 OEA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,739 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 78,739 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,400 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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HV17 OEA is a 2017 BMW 540 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV17 OEA, 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

How do I check the history of HV17 OEA?

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What year was HV17 OEA registered?

HV17 OEA is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is HV17 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 OEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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