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BMW 116

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

V40 KAJMOT history

V40 KAJ is a silver petrol BMW 116 first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,661 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 KAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 KAJ was last recorded at 139,661 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,647 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,661 miles
  • 2024 – 131,854 miles
  • 2023 – 128,079 miles
  • 2022 – 123,216 miles
  • 2021 – 123,003 miles
  • 2020 – 119,074 miles
  • 2019 – 113,584 miles
  • 2018 – 106,428 miles
  • 2017 – 105,269 miles
  • 2016 – 92,450 miles
  • 2015 – 79,760 miles
  • 2014 – 63,586 miles
  • 2013 – 58,936 miles
  • 2012 – 53,094 miles
  • 2011 – 46,528 miles
  • 2010 – 39,637 miles
  • 2009 – 31,139 miles
  • 2008 – 23,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,661 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top edge

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,661 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    308955784113
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail139,647 miles (+7,793)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,647 miles
    Test number
    541611508849
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp indicates a fault

  3. Pass131,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    115506196903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle surface corrosion

  4. Fail131,854 miles (+3,775)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    232922562445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle surface corrosion

  5. Pass128,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    751475774777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,079 miles (+4,863)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    399521569908
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,216 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,216 miles
    Test number
    878545623293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass123,204 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    958007225646
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top edge (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail123,204 miles (+201)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    737836787071
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top edge (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe

  10. Pass123,003 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    917290810337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,074 miles (+5,490)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    766606359521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    517843369354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail113,584 miles (+7,156)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    341430044247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb rb382 (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,428 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    227635879618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,269 miles (+12,819)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    206983756428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,450 miles (+12,690)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    694497092862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,760 miles (+16,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,760 miles
    Test number
    301838308422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass63,586 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    376006364418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,936 miles (+5,842)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    436604513136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box support bracket cracked

  20. Pass53,094 miles (+6,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    525906012149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has wear on inner edge

  21. Pass46,528 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    807563121197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,637 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    253161110189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,139 miles (+7,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,139 miles
    Test number
    652758649017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,647 miles
    Test number
    894374378016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 KAJ

Does V40 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 KAJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 KAJ?
The MOT on V40 KAJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 KAJ done?
V40 KAJ was recorded at 139,661 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,563 miles a year.
Has V40 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 KAJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 KAJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V40 KAJ find?
V40 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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