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LF61 ZKU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 ZKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,995 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 46,056 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)

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 ZKU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF61 ZKU, 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 LF61 ZKU registered?

LF61 ZKU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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