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LM61 BMU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,484 mi
Last recorded117,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 BMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,675 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 91,139 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,891 miles

Engine covers / Under-trays Fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 87,891 miles

Engine covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,887 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,130 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,791 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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LM61 BMU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM61 BMU, 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

How do I check the history of LM61 BMU?

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What year was LM61 BMU registered?

LM61 BMU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is LM61 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 BMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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