Bmw 2 Series
MOT data from 43,320 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 92%. Average mileage at test: 44,206 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 893 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 588 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 417 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 191 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 182 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 152 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 139 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 124 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 121 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 116 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 34,897 | 92.4% |
| Diesel | 7,088 | 90.5% |
| Hybrid | 1,335 | 88.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2,622 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 3,297 | 88.9% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2016 | 4,621 | 91.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 6,389 | 91.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 13,117 | 91.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 7,459 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 5,090 | 95.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2021 | 717 | 95.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
25,447 mi
Median
39,869 mi
75th percentile
51,623 mi
Checking a specific vehicle? This page shows overall model statistics. To check the MOT history of an individual car, use the government service.
Check MOT history on GOV.UK