2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW m2 MOT pass rate and common faults

257 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 257 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 cords3.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Suspension1.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Brakes0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%

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: 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 2019 BMW m2?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2019 BMW m2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 257 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW m2?

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

Is the 2019 BMW m2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).