BMW 114 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,776 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,776 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 74% of BMW 114 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 114 tends to fail
Share of BMW 114 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on body & structure, steering, suspension.
Common questions
Is the BMW 114 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 114 is about average for its age: 74% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 114?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 114 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 74%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 114 MOT?
For BMW 114 cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (9% of tests vs 6.9% fleet).