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MV61 LVB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 LVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 43 of 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 6 Oct 2023 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 43 of 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,467 miles

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Fail 8 Mar 2021 64,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,306 miles

n/s front inner wheel damaged slightly

n/s rear inner wheel damaged slightly

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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MV61 LVB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV61 LVB, 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 MV61 LVB?

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What year was MV61 LVB registered?

MV61 LVB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is MV61 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 LVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV61 LVB have outstanding finance?

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