2021 BMW 2 Series · 6,991 MOT tests
2021 BMW 2 Series reliability
2021 BMW 2 Seriess fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 2 Series years (6,991 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 8.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,980
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,991
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 4.5% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Brakes0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Suspension0.4%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
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 0.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.59%
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 0.49%
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 0.24%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.2%
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 (4.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.03%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.47%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.77%)
Is a 2021 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2021 BMW 2 Seriess fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 2 Series years (6,991 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.27% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.7% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 BMW 2 Series shows 25,980 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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