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LD61 NDU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,813 mi
Last recorded133,813 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 NDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge, 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2026 133,813 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge, 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 116,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 May 2025 116,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,720 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2024 114,710 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,225 miles

Emissions too clean to test. Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 111,225 miles

Emissions too clean to test. Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,130 miles

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,562 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LD61 NDU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD61 NDU, 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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LD61 NDU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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