MOT reliability
Bmw 114
3,820 vehicles · 43,465 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3,820 Bmw 114 vehicles and 43,465 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 114 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,308 miles.
3,820
Vehicles
43,465
MOT tests
7,937
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 114 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 114 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Other29%
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Brakes22%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw 114 pass rate by age
How the Bmw 114's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 172 | 90% |
| 3 | 4,403 | 86% |
| 4 | 4,388 | 84% |
| 5 | 4,425 | 83% |
| 6 | 4,358 | 82% |
| 7 | 4,335 | 80% |
| 8 | 4,450 | 80% |
| 9 | 4,445 | 79% |
| 10 | 4,351 | 77% |
| 11 | 4,097 | 77% |
| 12 | 3,028 | 76% |
| 13 | 938 | 77% |
| 14 | 62 | 68% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,094), Diesel (1,726)
Most common Bmw 114 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 114 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,245 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,193 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,770 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,626 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1,511 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1,324 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1,200 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1,025 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (988 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (868 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (848 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (773 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (742 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (621 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (533 times)
Bmw 114 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 13,836 |
| 2015 | 299 | 2,991 | 81% | 99,727 |
| 2014 | 1,284 | 14,039 | 81% | 96,942 |
| 2013 | 2,086 | 24,566 | 80% | 97,765 |
| 2012 | 141 | 1,763 | 81% | 89,203 |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 99,573 |
| 2010 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 153,173 |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 100,273 |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 66,410 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 133,335 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 67% | 147,289 |
| 1975 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 44,107 |
Bmw 114 reliability FAQ
Across 3,820 Bmw 114 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 114 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 114 in our data has covered around
97,308 miles.
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