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LL61 BKO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,214 mi
Last recorded175,214 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 BKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 175,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 172,348 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 150,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 150,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0,51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 142,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,796 miles

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

front brake pad thicknesses getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,297 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,985 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 95,085 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,868 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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LL61 BKO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LL61 BKO, 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 LL61 BKO registered?

LL61 BKO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is LL61 BKO safe to buy?

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