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LD61 NCX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,563 mi
Last recorded184,563 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 NCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 184,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 175,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear tyres (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff bushes split

pedestrian protection system fault on dash

Pass 26 May 2021 166,179 miles

Front incorrect vin in window screen, checked chassis

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system fault on dash

Fail 24 May 2021 166,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front incorrect vin in window screen, checked chassis

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system fault on dash

Pass 23 May 2020 162,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 152,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 152,692 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 138,913 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 138,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2016 126,000 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LD61 NCX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD61 NCX, 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 LD61 NCX registered?

LD61 NCX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LD61 NCX safe to buy?

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