2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 BMW 6 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,946 MOT tests in 2024. 80.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time80.0%
Failed or needed repairs20.0%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,946 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    83 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
    73 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    64 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.6%
    27 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.5%
  2. Suspension5.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Wheels0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 6 Series?

In 2024, 80.0% of 2014 BMW 6 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,946 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW 6 Series?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 BMW 6 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).