BMW 114
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 6,931 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
6,931
Highest Pass Rate
2015 (86%)
Years Covered
4
About the BMW 114
The BMW 114 was MOT tested 6,931 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2012 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 569 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 83%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 114 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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BMW 114 by Year
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Questions about the BMW 114
Is the BMW 114 reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2012 to 2015), the BMW 114 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 6,931 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.
Which year BMW 114 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 BMW 114 has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 83%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer BMW 114s more reliable?
The BMW 114 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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