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LK61 LKL

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 LKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 62,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 62,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,269 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,925 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2022 49,673 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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LK61 LKL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK61 LKL, 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 LK61 LKL registered?

LK61 LKL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2011.

Is LK61 LKL safe to buy?

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