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LC61 ESN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 139,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, shock mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2019 124,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 111,985 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 111,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,017 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,190 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,017 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ESN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

LC61 ESN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is LC61 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 ESN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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