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LP60 FWX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,935 mi
Last recorded149,935 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 FWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 149,935 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 149,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 145,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,658 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 134,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,613 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 109,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 95,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,604 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,888 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,325 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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LP60 FWX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LP60 FWX, 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 LP60 FWX?

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What year was LP60 FWX registered?

LP60 FWX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is LP60 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP60 FWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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