2014 BMW i3 · 4,439 MOT tests
2014 BMW i3 reliability
2014 BMW i3s fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 i3 years (4,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW i3s: 11.7%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW i3s: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 56,302
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,439
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 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 i3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Brakes2.1%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
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.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.51%
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 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.17%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.77%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.65%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.25%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (2.52%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.78%)
Is a 2014 BMW i3 reliable?
2014 BMW i3s fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 i3 years (4,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW i3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW i3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW i3 shows 56,302 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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