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LC61 BKO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,920 mi
Last recorded174,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 BKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 174,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 174,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 166,666 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 159,162 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 151,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 23 Feb 2019 151,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted underneath.

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 146,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,138 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 143,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 135,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,262 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LC61 BKO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC61 BKO, 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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What year was LC61 BKO registered?

LC61 BKO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is LC61 BKO safe to buy?

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