CarVerify

Free Car Check

E8 BYC

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 104,553 miles

Nearside Front shock dust cover deterioted

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock dust cover deterioted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,527 miles

drl not working

front grill missing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,665 miles

front grills missing/ osf headlight lens damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,059 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 37,059 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16)(starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16)(starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E8 BYC is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 E8 BYC, 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 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E8 BYC?

You can check the full history of E8 BYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E8 BYC registered?

E8 BYC is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is E8 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 BYC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E8 BYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E8 BYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.