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P1 DAA

2017 BMW 540

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DAA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated At diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS Lamp on

Fail 21 Apr 2026 120,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated At diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS Lamp on

Pass 1 May 2025 105,002 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,232 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 30,133 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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P1 DAA 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 75%.

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 P1 DAA, 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.

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What year was P1 DAA registered?

P1 DAA is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 29 December 2017.

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