2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 BMW 2 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

5,034 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,034 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    205 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    126 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    102 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    96 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.8%
  2. Tyres8.9%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Brakes4.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Wheels1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 BMW 2 Series?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2014 BMW 2 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,034 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW 2 Series?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 BMW 2 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).