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LG61 ZPL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,426 mi
Last recorded10,426 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 10,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,974 miles

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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LG61 ZPL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 LG61 ZPL, 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 LG61 ZPL registered?

LG61 ZPL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is LG61 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 ZPL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG61 ZPL have outstanding finance?

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