2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · V40 KAJ
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 139,661 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/02/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
V40 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 139,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V40 KAJ Mileage History
- 06/10/2023128,079 mi
- 02/10/2024131,854 mi+3,775 mi
- 02/10/2024131,854 mi
- 27/10/2025139,647 mi+7,793 mi
- 17/11/2025139,661 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V40 KAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (V40 KAJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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