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LT61 XUR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 XUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,982 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,792 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LT61 XUR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LT61 XUR, 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 LT61 XUR registered?

LT61 XUR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LT61 XUR safe to buy?

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