2020 BMW 2 Series · 26,631 MOT tests
2020 BMW 2 Series reliability
2020 BMW 2 Seriess fail 9.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 2 Series years (26,631 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 9.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,826
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,631
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.77%
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 0.71%
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 0.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.41%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.27%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.68%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.34%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.93%)
Is a 2020 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2020 BMW 2 Seriess fail 9.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 2 Series years (26,631 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.15% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.77% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW 2 Series shows 25,826 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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