Car statistics by year
2014 BMW 4 Series
BMW 4 Series cars first registered in 2014: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2014, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 77.6% All 2014 cars 69.1%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 89,300 miles; all 2014 cars 78,900
- Left at the end of 2025 12,507 86.8% of the 14,411 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 8.4% All 2014 cars 7.9%
- Tests with an advisory 46.7% All 2014 cars 55.3%
- MOT tests in 2025 12,277 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2014 BMW 4 Series do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 11 years old, 77.6% of 2014 BMW 4 Series MOT tests were passed first time, against 69.1% for all cars first registered in 2014. 2014 BMW 4 Series did better than average for their age, by 8.5 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 79.1% of the time (all 2014 cars 70.5%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: BMW 4 Series vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each BMW 4 Series bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | BMW 4 Series | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’13 | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 77.6% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 80.3% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 83.3% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 84.4% | 79.1% |
| ’18 | 85.2% | 81.8% |
| ’19 | 85.0% | 84.4% |
| ’20 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| ’21 | 88.1% | 88.4% |
| ’22 | 88.2% | 89.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2014 BMW 4 Series
Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak was the most common single reason a 2014 BMW 4 Series failed, on 18.1% of about 2,800 failed tests. By area of the car, tyres failed most often (39.0% of failed tests; all 2014 cars 23.1%). 8.4% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.9% for all cars first registered in 2014. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 18.1% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 10.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 10.8% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 7.6% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.3% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.3% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 6.1% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 5.4% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.5% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: BMW 4 Series vs all 2014 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.0% |
| Suspension | 28.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.2% |
| Brakes | 15.9% |
| Visibility | 14.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.6% |
| Road wheels | 5.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2014 BMW 4 Series
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 46.7% of 2014 BMW 4 Series tests had at least one (all 2014 cars 55.3%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.3% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 6.7% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 6.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 5.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 2.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.6% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2014 BMW 4 Series?
Half of the 2014 BMW 4 Series tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 89,300 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 68,300 and a quarter more than 111,900. For all cars first registered in 2014, the middle figure was 78,900 miles, so 2014 BMW 4 Series have been driven 13.2% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 4 Series | 50,600 | 68,300 | 89,300 | 111,900 | 135,200 | 11,796 |
| All 2014 cars | 39,700 | 57,200 | 78,900 | 102,900 | 128,800 | 2,036,913 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2014 BMW 4 Series are left?
At the end of 2014, 14,411 2014 BMW 4 Series were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom. By the end of 2025, 12,507 were: 11,961 licensed and 546 declared off the road (SORN). That is 86.8% still on the record, against 90.2% for all cars first registered in 2014.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2014 BMW 4 Series | All 2014 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 101.0% | 99.9% |
| 2016 | 97.7% | 99.4% |
| 2017 | 94.5% | 96.3% |
| 2018 | 94.0% | 96.9% |
| 2019 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| 2020 | 92.0% | 95.4% |
| 2021 | 91.2% | 95.1% |
| 2022 | 90.7% | 94.2% |
| 2023 | 89.6% | 93.1% |
| 2024 | 88.2% | 91.8% |
| 2025 | 86.8% | 90.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2014
10 of the BMW 4 Series’s 23 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2014.
The 2014 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2014 may have been built in 2013, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) | 27 Jun 2013 to 27 Oct 2017 | 1,755 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 | 7 May 2013 to 8 Nov 2017 | 13,144 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture. | 7 May 2013 to 29 Jun 2017 | 56,725 |
| 22 Aug 2022 | Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold | 11 Nov 2014 to 27 Oct 2018 and 1 Oct 2021 | 322,745 (all models) |
| 1 Aug 2022 | The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident | 7 May 2013 to 23 Sept 2020 | 319,399 (all models) |
| 7 Dec 2018 | Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak | 8 May 2013 to 12 Apr 2017 | 225,449 (all models) |
| 5 Nov 2018 | Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time | 10 Nov 2014 to 18 Jul 2017 | 153,602 (all models) |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Power steering may not perform correctly | 19 Sept 2011 to 8 Dec 2015 | 41 (all models) |
| 8 Jun 2015 | Engine may stall | 1 Sept 2013 to 30 Apr 2014 | 1,646 (all models) |
| 6 Jan 2015 | Seat belt may malfunction | 1 Sept 2014 to 31 Mar 2015 | 1,502 (all models) |
Every BMW 4 Series recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the BMW 4 Series
10 years of the BMW 4 Series, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (77.0% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (88.2%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 1,556 | 77.0% |
| 2014 | 14,411 | 12,507 | 77.6% |
| 2015 | 20,427 | 18,190 | 80.3% |
| 2016 | 20,603 | 18,517 | 83.3% |
| 2017 | 18,735 | 17,234 | 84.4% |
| 2018 | 16,125 | 15,204 | 85.2% |
| 2019 | 10,118 | 10,068 | 85.0% |
| 2020 | 4,450 | 4,274 | 86.8% |
| 2021 | 5,787 | 5,564 | 88.1% |
| 2022 | 5,606 | 5,307 | 88.2% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 12,277 MOT tests of 2014 BMW 4 Series cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 12,507 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of BMW 4 Series cars first registered in 2014; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2014.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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