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LV61 XNH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,111 mi
Last recorded158,111 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XNH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 158,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 150,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 139,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 123,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,855 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 120,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,920 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 109,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,654 miles

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,588 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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LV61 XNH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LV61 XNH, 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 LV61 XNH?

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What year was LV61 XNH registered?

LV61 XNH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is LV61 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 XNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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