BMW 2-Series M2 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
89.2% pass rate
from 793 tests in 2021
(33% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 2-Series M2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.63% fail on Visibility (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Washers
  • 0.50% fail on Brakes (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.13% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.13% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake pads
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
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  • BMW M2 (2016 - 2021)
    Proper M version of M235i, thoroughly re-worked with 370HP, 500Nm torque, 186mph top speed, 0-60 in 4.2 with M DCT and 29mpg. Safe, handling with prodigious rear end grip in Comfort and Sport modes.

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