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L24 LCM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,457 mi
Last recorded126,457 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 LCM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 126,457 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2025 122,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 119,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 115,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 112,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 81,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,975 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,333 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,609 miles

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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L24 LCM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L24 LCM, 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 L24 LCM registered?

L24 LCM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is L24 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 LCM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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