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LR61 EKB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 EKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 106,501 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 106,496 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 103,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,089 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,082 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,323 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,323 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,388 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,804 miles

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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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LR61 EKB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR61 EKB, 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

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What year was LR61 EKB registered?

LR61 EKB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is LR61 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 EKB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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