2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 BMW X4 MOT pass rate and common faults

740 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 740 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  10. Washers: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Suspension4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics4.5%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)8.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%

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 X4?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2014 BMW X4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 740 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW X4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 BMW X4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).