2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 BMW 2 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

11,369 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,369 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 cords2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    220 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    229 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    183 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    84 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics2.9%
  3. Brakes1.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%

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 2020 BMW 2 Series?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2020 BMW 2 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,369 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 BMW 2 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).