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V40 KAJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,661 mi
Last recorded139,661 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 139,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tpms lamp indicates a fault

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,854 miles

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

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

rear of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 131,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,079 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 128,079 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 123,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 123,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 123,204 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 17 May 2021 123,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,074 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb rb382 (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,269 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box support bracket cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 46,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,647 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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V40 KAJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V40 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V40 KAJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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