2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 BMW m2 MOT pass rate and common faults

195 MOT tests in 2024. 92.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.3%
Failed or needed repairs7.7%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.0%
  7. Registration plates: incorrect0.5%
  8. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: more than one fixing missing0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Brakes1.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 m2?

In 2024, 92.3% of 2020 BMW m2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 195 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 BMW m2?

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

Is the 2020 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).