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R5 RJM

2017 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,680 mi
Last recorded30,680 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RJM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,680 miles

Advise replacement of all tyres

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 27,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 24,897 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,120 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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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R5 RJM is a 2017 BMW 540 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 RJM, 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 R5 RJM?

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What year was R5 RJM registered?

R5 RJM is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is R5 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 RJM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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