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SP61 LHN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,391 mi
Last recorded132,391 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 LHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 132,391 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 132,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 123,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,203 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,137 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Goodyear 275/35R20 102y RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Goodyear 275/35R20 102y RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 LHN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP61 LHN, 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 SP61 LHN registered?

SP61 LHN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SP61 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 LHN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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