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M17 EOR

2007 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 EOR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.6 mm - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.6 mm - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.6 mm - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.6 mm - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 88,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 84,195 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,528 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 71,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,451 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,798 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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M17 EOR is a 2007 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 M17 EOR, 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 19 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 M17 EOR registered?

M17 EOR is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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