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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V40 SAPMOT history

V40 SAP is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
114,917 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 SAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 SAP was last recorded at 114,917 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 6,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,000 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,917 miles
Average per year
9,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,917 miles
  • 2023 – 108,000 miles
  • 2022 – 102,090 miles
  • 2021 – 93,954 miles
  • 2020 – 80,132 miles
  • 2019 – 61,779 miles
  • 2018 – 51,587 miles
  • 2017 – 41,784 miles
  • 2016 – 31,753 miles
  • 2015 – 22,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm, inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met (16%) .Offside effort very poor

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    943941898038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm, inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met (16%) .Offside effort very poor
  2. Fail114,915 miles (+6,915)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    858779712242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm, inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met (16%) .Offside effort very poor
  3. Pass108,000 miles (+5,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    477277923334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass102,090 miles (+8,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    904167379648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass93,954 miles (+13,822)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    333988132563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,132 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,132 miles
    Test number
    228141930842
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight wear on tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail80,132 miles (+18,353)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,132 miles
    Test number
    847879525810
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight wear on tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass61,779 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    241822726365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,587 miles (+9,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    195629799212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass41,784 miles (+10,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    327484102702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass31,753 miles (+9,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    872435316953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,360 miles
    Test number
    265850575041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 SAP

Does V40 SAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 SAP expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 SAP?
The MOT on V40 SAP expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 SAP done?
V40 SAP was recorded at 114,917 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 9,486 miles a year.
Has V40 SAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 SAP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 SAP 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 SAP find?
V40 SAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm, inner pad not visible; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords, and 1 more.

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