2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 BMW 2 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

15,991 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    492 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    313 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    291 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    273 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.8%
  3. Suspension4.9%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Wheels1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 BMW 2 Series?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2015 BMW 2 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,991 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 BMW 2 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 BMW 2 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).