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2014 BMW K Series MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for K Series models manufactured in 2014, based on 63 real MOT test results.

95.2%
Pass Rate
4.8%
Fail Rate
63
Total Tests
19,203
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2014 BMW K Series MOT Analysis

The 2014 BMW K Series has an MOT pass rate of 95.2% based on 63 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,203 miles on the odometer. With a 4.8% failure rate, the 2014 K Series is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2014 BMW K Series is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 3.2% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 1.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (63 tests)

Top failures specific to 2014 models only. The overall K Series page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 3.2%
Motorcycle brakes 1.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Suspension3.2%2
2Motorcycle Brakes1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 19,203 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle suspension1.65% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.83% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension1.653.2%2
Motorcycle brakes0.831.6%1

Mileage Statistics

19,203
Mean
19,750
Median
15,869
25th Percentile
25,273
75th Percentile
2.50% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2014 BMW K Series has an MOT pass rate of 95.2% based on 63 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,203 miles on the odometer. With a 4.8% failure rate, the 2014 K Series is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2014 BMW K Series, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 19,203 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle suspension — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2014 BMW K Series models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle brakes — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2014 BMW K Series models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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