BMW 2 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 47,433 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 47,433 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of BMW 2 Series cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 2 Series tends to fail
Share of BMW 2 Series cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, visibility, brakes.
Common questions
Is the BMW 2 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 2 Series holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 65% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 2 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 2 Series in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%; and 8 to 12 years, 87%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 2 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 2 Series versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).