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FN61 LVY

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

227,365 mi
Last recorded227,365 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 LVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 227,365 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 224,870 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 224,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 220,773 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Sep 2022 216,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 205,283 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 205,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 199,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 198,368 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 198,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 195,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 149,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,665 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 116,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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FN61 LVY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN61 LVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN61 LVY registered?

FN61 LVY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FN61 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 LVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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