CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE14 TBZ

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,392 mi
Last recorded102,392 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 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

RegistrationVE14 TBZ
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

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,392 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,165 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre displaying uneven tread wear on inner pattern - monitor.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside - advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,287 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,093 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,119 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,628 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

VE14 TBZ 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 69.2%.

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 VE14 TBZ, 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 VE14 TBZ?

You can check the full history of VE14 TBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE14 TBZ registered?

VE14 TBZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is VE14 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE14 TBZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE14 TBZ 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 VE14 TBZ. 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.