2018 BMW 2 Series · 78,391 MOT tests
2018 BMW 2 Series reliability
2018 BMW 2 Seriess fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 2 Series years (78,391 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 12.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 34,948
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 78,391
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.8% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Brakes1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.7%
- Wheels0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.52%
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 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.02%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.64%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.4%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.03%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.79%)
Is a 2018 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2018 BMW 2 Seriess fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 2 Series years (78,391 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.52% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.14% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 BMW 2 Series shows 34,948 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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