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RE61 LWJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,069 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,068 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,854 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 69,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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RE61 LWJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE61 LWJ, 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 RE61 LWJ registered?

RE61 LWJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is RE61 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 LWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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