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V40 SOL

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,955 mi
Last recorded56,955 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 SOL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded /worn & lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded ,nsr is pitted on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 56,955 miles

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded /worn & lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded ,nsr is pitted on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 49,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 43,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 32,084 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 29,132 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 29,132 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,997 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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V40 SOL is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V40 SOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V40 SOL registered?

V40 SOL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is V40 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 SOL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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