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LF61 YZL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,049 mi
Last recorded183,049 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YZL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 183,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 177,782 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian potection system light on

Fail 21 Jun 2022 177,782 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian potection system light on

Pass 12 Jun 2021 172,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2020 171,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 165,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 151,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 134,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4 ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 134,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4 ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 117,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak from Diff.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,253 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak from Diff.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,538 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LF61 YZL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LF61 YZL, 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 LF61 YZL registered?

LF61 YZL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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