2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 BMW m2 MOT pass rate and common faults

697 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 697 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    35 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Suspension4.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 BMW m2?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2016 BMW m2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 697 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW m2?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW m2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).