2017 BMW 2 Series · 64,822 MOT tests
2017 BMW 2 Series reliability
2017 BMW 2 Seriess fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 2 Series years (64,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 14.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 44,316
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 64,822
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.3% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Wheels0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.05%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.97%
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 0.95%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.68%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.93%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.7%)
Is a 2017 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2017 BMW 2 Seriess fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 2 Series years (64,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.44% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW 2 Series shows 44,316 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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