BMW M2 MOT pass rate
93.0% of 10,709 BMW M2 MOT tests pass.
The M2 passes its MOT 93.0% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW M2 passes its MOT 93.0% 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 stays relatively stable with age: 94.3% at 3–6 years versus 92.4% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (28) | 28 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 94.3% | 3,189 | 31,101 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.4% | 7,492 | 42,959 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M2
The most common reason the BMW M2 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 49.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 27.0% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.3% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.4% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 8.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 7.9% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Visibility | 4.8% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 1.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
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 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW M2?
- 93.0% of BMW M2 MOT tests pass, based on 10,709 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW M2?
- The most common reason the BMW M2 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW M2'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.