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LF61 LJU

2011 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 LJU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,138 miles

both front lower arm ball joints have slight lift in them(rear ones out of the two each side)

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by under tray

Pass 6 May 2020 73,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,271 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear marker.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,380 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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LF61 LJU is a 2011 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF61 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF61 LJU registered?

LF61 LJU is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LF61 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 LJU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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