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LS61 BFE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,677 mi
Last recorded141,677 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 136,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 133,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 131,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 129,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2017 126,492 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2017 126,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 123,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,504 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

underbody cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,343 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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LS61 BFE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS61 BFE, 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 LS61 BFE registered?

LS61 BFE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is LS61 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 BFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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