2015 BMW 2 Series · 58,572 MOT tests
2015 BMW 2 Series reliability
2015 BMW 2 Seriess fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 2 Series years (58,572 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 59,347
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 58,572
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2016 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.5% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Suspension3%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.45%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.95%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 0.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.29%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.96%)
Is a 2015 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2015 BMW 2 Seriess fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 2 Series years (58,572 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.54% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW 2 Series shows 59,347 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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