2014 BMW 4 Series · 51,238 MOT tests
2014 BMW 4 Series reliability
2014 BMW 4 Seriess fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 4 Series years (51,238 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 77,319
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,238
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 59% 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 4 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.7%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Suspension3.6%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Wheels1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.92%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.28%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.17%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.07%
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 (13.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.73%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.84%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.98%)
Other years
Every BMW 4 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW 4 Series reliable?
2014 BMW 4 Seriess fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 4 Series years (51,238 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW 4 Series MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.92% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.75% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW 4 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW 4 Series shows 77,319 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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