Bmw 114
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 6,931 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
6,931
Best Year
2015 (86%)
Years Covered
4
About the Bmw 114
The Bmw 114 has been tested 6,931 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2012 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 569 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 83%. With just a 3 point spread, the 114 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 114 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 84,976 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 87,517 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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