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LC61 BLJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2023 153,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,911 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,040 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,642 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,032 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)

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

nearside rear tyre inappropriately repaired/ temporary repaired

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,413 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not inspected

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,413 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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LC61 BLJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC61 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

LC61 BLJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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