2014 BMW 1 Series · 109,422 MOT tests
2014 BMW 1 Series reliability
2014 BMW 1 Seriess fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 1 Series years (109,422 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 77,875
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 109,422
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (155% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW 1 Series
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Tyres7.7%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Suspension2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Wheels1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.58%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.22%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.91%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.76%)
Other years
Every BMW 1 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW 1 Series reliable?
2014 BMW 1 Seriess fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 1 Series years (109,422 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW 1 Series MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW 1 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW 1 Series shows 77,875 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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