BMW M2 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
Key figure
11% of MOT tests on BMW M2 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 13% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on BMW M2 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Before you view it
The BMW M2's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your M2's generation
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Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the BMW M2.
See every build year for the BMW M2By age
This chart combines every BMW M2 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.
Where it ranks
Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates
Against other BMW models
3rd of 16
3rd lowest fail rate of 16 BMW models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
Close to the middle thirdAgainst other coupes
6th of 13
6th lowest fail rate of 13 coupes with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the middle thirdAgainst the UK average
10.8%
The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.
Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)All generations of this model
These issues come from 7-year-old BMW M2 models, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Coil spring corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Brake pads wearing thin
Based on 1,745 MOT tests on 7-year-old BMW M2 models, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old BMW M2 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 196 MOT tests on BMW M2 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).
Includes recalls GOV.UK files under the BMW 2 Series, the model this one is based on.
18 of the 29 BMW M2 recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 5.3%, against 10.8% for the BMW M2, both built around 2018.
2,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 5.5%, against 10.8% for the BMW M2, both built around 2018.
1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 8.6%, against 10.8% for the BMW M2, both built around 2018.
2,085 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.8%, against 4.2% for the BMW M2.
6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Common questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the BMW M2 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has the 3rd lowest fail rate of 16 BMW models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 1,745 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
