MOT reliability

Bmw M2 competition

Q: Is the Bmw M2 competition reliable?

Across 427 Bmw M2 competition vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

427 vehicles · 1,953 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 427 Bmw M2 competition vehicles and 1,953 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M2 competition has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,062 miles.

427

Vehicles

1,953

MOT tests

5,130

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Bmw M2 competition problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw M2 competition MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
Other18%
Brakes15%
Lamps & electrical7%
Visibility4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Identification & plates3%
Body & structure1%

Bmw M2 competition pass rate by age

How the Bmw M2 competition's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	14	86%
3	456	90%
4	429	93%
5	442	91%
6	363	88%
7	203	93%
8	41	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (425), Other (2)

Most common Bmw M2 competition MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M2 competition MOT tests:

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (76 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (65 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (30 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre (21 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (18 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (17 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (15 times)
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (14 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (14 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (13 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (13 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (12 times)

Bmw M2 competition pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	108	397	90%	27,165
2019	198	975	90%	34,338
2018	104	576	92%	36,673

Bmw M2 competition reliability FAQ

Across 427 Bmw M2 competition vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw M2 competition MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw M2 competition in our data has covered around 33,062 miles.

Compare the Bmw M2 competition

See how the Bmw M2 competition stacks up against other Bmw models on MOT reliability:

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