2014 BMW 6 Series · 8,311 MOT tests
2014 BMW 6 Series reliability
2014 BMW 6 Seriess fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 16 6 Series years (8,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 16.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 75,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,311
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (154% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 81% 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 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.3%
- Suspension3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Wheels1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 2.13%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.9%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.41%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.32%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.54%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.48%)
Other years
Every BMW 6 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2014 BMW 6 Seriess fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 16 6 Series years (8,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.66% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (2.13% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW 6 Series shows 75,654 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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