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WK17 OTH

2017 BMW 540

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 54037,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK17 OTH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,090 miles
Pass 7 May 2026 89,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 82,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp loose but exhaust still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 70,989 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 70,556 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 54,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,259 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 11 Mar 2021 25,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,897 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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WK17 OTH is a 2017 BMW 540 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK17 OTH, 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 WK17 OTH registered?

WK17 OTH is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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