CarVerify

Free Car Check

L6 YAY

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,240 mi
Last recorded80,240 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationL6 YAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
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

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside day running light not working.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4. worn smooth edges, nail in tread/ (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside day running light not working.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,526 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

central and nearside rear seat belts not tested car seat

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,971 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2019 38,060 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn Bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,751 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,820 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 26,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,130 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

L6 YAY is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L6 YAY, 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 L6 YAY?

You can check the full history of L6 YAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L6 YAY registered?

L6 YAY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is L6 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 YAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L6 YAY 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 L6 YAY. 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.