2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 BMW 2 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

10,534 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,534 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    185 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    195 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    164 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    59 marked dangerous
  8. Horn: not working0.3%
  9. Front fog lamps: not working0.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Lights & electrics2.2%
  3. Brakes1.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 BMW 2 Series?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2021 BMW 2 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,534 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 BMW 2 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 BMW 2 Series reliable at MOT time?

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