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LM61 EKN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,090 mi
Last recorded139,090 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 139,090 miles

Offside Rear lamp flickering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,581 miles

Front both lower ball joints have slight lift movement in them

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/45R18 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/45R18 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/45R18 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/45R18 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper rubber split but clears screen

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 EKN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM61 EKN, 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 LM61 EKN registered?

LM61 EKN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is LM61 EKN safe to buy?

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