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BMW M2 MOT Pass Rate

93.5% of 1,846 BMW M2 MOT tests pass.

The M2 passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.

The BMW M2 passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.4% at 3–6 years versus 93.4% at 6–10 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years95.4%6–10 years93.4%10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
BMW M2 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 years95.4%8731,550 miles
6–10 years93.4%1,75945,550 miles
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M2

The most common reason the BMW M2 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".

Top MOT failure categories for the BMW M2
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Tyres49.0%has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.7%not working
Suspension21.8%fractured or broken
Noise, emissions and leaks15.6%emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Identification of the vehicle8.8%does not conform to the specified requirements
Brakes8.8%excessively fluctuating
Visibility3.4%provides insufficient washer liquid
Steering2.7%ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.7%retracting mechanism defective
Road Wheels0.7%fixing missing

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