CarVerify

Free Car Check

MWE 224

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,533 mi
Last recorded29,533 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationMWE 224
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
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

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 29,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 25,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 25,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 22,110 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 22,110 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 18,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 10,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 8,018 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,399 miles

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

MWE 224 is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWE 224, 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 MWE 224?

You can check the full history of MWE 224 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MWE 224 registered?

MWE 224 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is MWE 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWE 224 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MWE 224 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 MWE 224. 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.