2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 BMW m2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,151 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    61 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.5%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  9. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.3%
  10. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Suspension3.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  6. Brakes0.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

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 2017 BMW m2?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2017 BMW m2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,151 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 BMW m2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).