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LC61 CEX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 58,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 51,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,937 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 40,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 24,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 21,750 miles

f/o/s jacking point rubber is missing

front tyres are worn at outer edge

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,450 miles

boot opens on its own !

f/o/s jacking point is missing

front tyres are worn at outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,346 miles

No emission print out given readings are to low

front tyres are damaged at outer walls and worn at outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,231 miles

front tyres are wearing more outer side

r/n/s flexible brake hose is damaged (slight)

Pass 30 Oct 2018 15,456 miles

front tyre are worn at outer edge

no emission print out given readings are to low

Pass 30 Sep 2017 12,487 miles

No emission print out given readings are to low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

emissions too low to register

Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,271 miles

no emission print out readings are too low

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 CEX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC61 CEX, 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 LC61 CEX registered?

LC61 CEX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is LC61 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 CEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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