2016 BMW M2 · 3,393 MOT tests
2016 BMW M2 reliability
2016 BMW M2s fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 M2 years (3,393 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M2s: 9.3%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M2s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 41,756
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,393
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW M2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Suspension2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Brakes0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.39%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.56%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.53%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.47%
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 (6.84%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.06%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.06%)
Other years
Every BMW M2 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW M2 reliable?
2016 BMW M2s fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 M2 years (3,393 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW M2 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.71% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW M2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW M2 shows 41,756 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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