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MV61 LVS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 LVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,956 miles

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,757 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,437 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

Fail 18 Oct 2018 67,437 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire is broken

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

brake pad wearing light is on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,883 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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MV61 LVS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MV61 LVS, 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 MV61 LVS registered?

MV61 LVS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is MV61 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 LVS shows 12 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.

Does MV61 LVS have outstanding finance?

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