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V40 NEY

2019 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 NEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,553 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 126,553 miles

Horn not working Horn going off intermittently but on time of test not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner shoulder 225/45/17 r/f ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 98,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner shoulder 225/45/17 r/f ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 68,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 47,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 20,883 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 NEY is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 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 NEY, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V40 NEY is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2019.

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