BMW 114
From 6,349 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 189 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 189 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 181 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 126 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 93 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 92 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 90 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 80 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 63 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 60 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 57 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.1% of 114 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 77% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 77.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 78.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 73.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
Typical mileage
Half of all 114s tested had between 66,229 and 89,000 miles on the clock.
At 82,036 median miles, the 114 has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 114 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 114 has a 77.8% MOT pass rate based on 6,349 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 114?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 114 is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 189 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 114 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 114 is 82,036 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,229 and 89,000 miles.
Buying a used 114?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £64 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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