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H17 BJS

2005 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BJS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,317 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate de laminating

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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H17 BJS is a 2005 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 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 H17 BJS, 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 21 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H17 BJS registered?

H17 BJS is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is H17 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 BJS shows 2 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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