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LS61 HMZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 74,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 69,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,561 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 61,561 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,361 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 54,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,364 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 HMZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS61 HMZ, 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 LS61 HMZ registered?

LS61 HMZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is LS61 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 HMZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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