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LM61 PYT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,379 mi
Last recorded64,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 PYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,488 miles

Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2025 61,488 miles

Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,277 miles

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

Under-cover engine sheet fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 56,275 miles

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

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

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

Under-cover engine sheet fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,756 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 43,756 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 27,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,950 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 22,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,052 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 PYT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LM61 PYT, 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 PYT?

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What year was LM61 PYT registered?

LM61 PYT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is LM61 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 PYT shows 18 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.

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