2017 BMW M2 · 5,479 MOT tests
2017 BMW M2 reliability
2017 BMW M2s fail 9.3% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 M2 years (5,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M2s: 9.3%)
- 9.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M2s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 37,376
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,479
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW M2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.5%
- Suspension2.3%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Brakes0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.35%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.31%
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 0.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
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 0.4%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.5%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.28%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.19%)
Other years
Every BMW M2 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW M2 reliable?
2017 BMW M2s fail 9.3% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 M2 years (5,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW M2 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.35% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.31% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW M2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW M2 shows 37,376 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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