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X161 SAS

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,049 mi
Last recorded167,049 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 SAS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 167,049 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread . (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 150,977 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 142,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear track control arm ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,789 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 109,779 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum required limit 1.6mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum required limit 1.6mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,104 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,434 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 27 Aug 2009 43,937 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 43,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 37,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,810 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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X161 SAS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 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 X161 SAS, 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 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X161 SAS registered?

X161 SAS is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is X161 SAS safe to buy?

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