2014 BMW 7 Series · 3,675 MOT tests
2014 BMW 7 Series reliability
2014 BMW 7 Seriess fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 7 Series years (3,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 87,763
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,675
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.4% of tests fail here (436% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 82% 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 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Suspension4.1%
- Brakes2.4%
- Wheels2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.63%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 1.28%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.99%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.47%)
Other years
Every BMW 7 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2014 BMW 7 Seriess fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 7 Series years (3,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.63% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.61% of tests), road wheel fractured or welded defect (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW 7 Series shows 87,763 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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