2014 BMW 114 MOT pass rate: 79.7% (3,379 tests)
Is the 2014 114 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80.2% +2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.7% +4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 79.1% +4.7 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 2014 114
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 473 | 29.3% |
| 2 | Tyres | 329 | 20.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 313 | 19.4% |
| 4 | Visibility | 152 | 9.4% |
| 5 | Suspension | 126 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 77 | 4.8% |
All 114 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,365 | 77.2% | +3.9 pts | 85,320 |
| 2014 (this page) | 3,379 | 79.7% | +3.9 pts | 84,457 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 BMW 114 reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 79.7% of their MOT tests (3,379 tests, 2023–2025), +3.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 84,457 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 114?
The median tested example shows 84,457 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.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2014 114?
In this cohort petrols pass 81.7% of tests against 77.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
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.