2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 BMW m3 MOT pass rate and common faults

226 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  10. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension4.9%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  4. Brakes2.7%
  5. Lights & electrics1.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%

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 m3?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2014 BMW m3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 226 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW m3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 BMW m3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).