CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y24 PLA

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,979 mi
Last recorded68,979 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
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

RegistrationY24 PLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
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 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,979 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 68,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack ram slight play

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 41,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,049 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 34,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 26,768 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Y24 PLA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y24 PLA, 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 Y24 PLA?

You can check the full history of Y24 PLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y24 PLA registered?

Y24 PLA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2014.

Is Y24 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y24 PLA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y24 PLA 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 Y24 PLA. 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.