2013 BMW 114 MOT pass rate: 77.2% (5,365 tests)
Is the 2013 114 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.9% +3.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 78.5% +5.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 75.2% +3.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 114
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 796 | 28.0% |
| 2 | Tyres | 587 | 20.6% |
| 3 | Brakes | 487 | 17.1% |
| 4 | Suspension | 377 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Visibility | 225 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 127 | 4.5% |
All 114 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (this page) | 5,365 | 77.2% | +3.9 pts | 85,320 |
| 2014 | 3,379 | 79.7% | +3.9 pts | 84,457 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 BMW 114 reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 77.2% of their MOT tests (5,365 tests, 2023–2025), +3.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 85,320 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 114?
The median tested example shows 85,320 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.