2014 BMW 2 Series · 20,130 MOT tests
2014 BMW 2 Series reliability
2014 BMW 2 Seriess fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 2 Series years (20,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 20.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 69,499
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,130
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (176% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 50% 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 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Tyres6.7%
- Suspension5%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Wheels1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.39%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Position lamp not working 2.03%
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 1.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.19%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.15%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.25%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.02%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (2.34%)
Is a 2014 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2014 BMW 2 Seriess fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 2 Series years (20,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.39% of tests), position lamp not working (2.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW 2 Series shows 69,499 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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