2014 BMW X4 · 3,078 MOT tests
2014 BMW X4 reliability
2014 BMW X4s fail 18.1% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 X4 years (3,078 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X4s: 13%)
- 18.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X4s: 13%)
- 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
- 78,049
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,078
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% 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 X4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Suspension4.5%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.23%
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 (11.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.08%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.44%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.85%)
Is a 2014 BMW X4 reliable?
2014 BMW X4s fail 18.1% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 X4 years (3,078 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW X4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.05% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.59% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW X4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW X4 shows 78,049 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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