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LB61 FAJ

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 FAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 53,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 51,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 49,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 47,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,856 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Tyre warming light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,706 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,506 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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LB61 FAJ is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB61 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LB61 FAJ registered?

LB61 FAJ is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is LB61 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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