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LX61 FKE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 FKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 45,245 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lamp lens, does not affect operation of any light/light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 45,245 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lamp lens, does not affect operation of any light/light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,681 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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LX61 FKE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX61 FKE, 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 LX61 FKE registered?

LX61 FKE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LX61 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 FKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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