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FN61 LWJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,947 mi
Last recorded154,947 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 154,947 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 142,796 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 142,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear on arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 127,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear on arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,490 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

ITEMS REMOVED DRIVERS VEIW

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

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

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

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

Rear NO EMISSIONS DE TECTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,958 miles

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

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

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 LWJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWJ, 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.

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

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