2019 BMW 2 Series · 53,068 MOT tests
2019 BMW 2 Series reliability
2019 BMW 2 Seriess fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 2 Series years (53,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 11.2%
- 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 4
- 29,668
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 53,068
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.4% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Brakes1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.82%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.61%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.45%
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 (9.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.76%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.62%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.58%)
Is a 2019 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 2 Seriess fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 2 Series years (53,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.58% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.89% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 2 Series shows 29,668 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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