AVOIR rates the 2017 BMW 540i's reliability 84/100 — excellent — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 69/100 (Average).
AVOIR scores the 2017 BMW 540i's longevity 75/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.
AVOIR scores the 2017 BMW 540i on maintenance 65/100 and depreciation 58/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.
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AVOIR scores every vehicle across 7 ownership factors using EPA fuel-economy data, NHTSA safety & complaints, IIHS ratings, and a proprietary used-market resale panel.