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LN61 PGK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 PGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 149,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 118,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly leaking around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake disc inner faces

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,893 miles

signs of wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

small cut to o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,893 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

signs of wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

small cut to o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,981 miles

strong advise deteriation to n/s/r suspension bellow

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,266 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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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LN61 PGK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LN61 PGK, 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 LN61 PGK registered?

LN61 PGK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is LN61 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN61 PGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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