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M155 VAD

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,162 mi
Last recorded101,162 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 VAD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 101,162 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,894 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,220 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2019 37,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 31,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 31,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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M155 VAD is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M155 VAD, 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 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M155 VAD registered?

M155 VAD is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2015.

Is M155 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 VAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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