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LX61 UAH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Orange Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,190 mi
Last recorded136,190 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 UAH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 136,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 123,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,876 miles

vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,799 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 Front Tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,292 miles

oil leaking from rear diff

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,803 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit advise att (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,322 miles

undertrays obscuring some c omponents

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,393 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 UAH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Orange with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX61 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

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

Is LX61 UAH safe to buy?

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