BMW 2 SERIES MOT pass rate
89.3% of 231,789 BMW 2 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 2 SERIES has a pass rate of 89.3%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW 2 SERIES passes its MOT 89.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 91.3% at 0–3 years to 84.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.3% | 17,409 | 25,387 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.4% | 91,916 | 35,110 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.5% | 118,626 | 60,760 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.4% | 3,835 | 81,463 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 2 SERIES
The most common reason the BMW 2 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 43.9% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 13.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 12.7% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 10.3% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 4.3% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.7% | Damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Retracting mechanism defective |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
- BMW X3 — 86.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 2 SERIES?
- 89.3% of BMW 2 SERIES MOT tests pass, based on 231,789 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW 2 SERIES?
- The most common reason the BMW 2 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the BMW 2 SERIES's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.