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LM61 WWU

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,921 mi
Last recorded114,921 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 WWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 114,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,174 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 108,174 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,439 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 93,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,180 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 52,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,653 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,134 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 WWU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU?

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What year was LM61 WWU registered?

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

Is LM61 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 WWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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