2018 BMW M2 · 6,803 MOT tests
2018 BMW M2 reliability
2018 BMW M2s fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 M2 years (6,803 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M2s: 9.3%)
- 9.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M2s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 33,413
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,803
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.5% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 BMW M2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.7%
- Suspension2.5%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Brakes0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.22%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.59%
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 0.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.44%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.4%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.09%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.81%)
Other years
Every BMW M2 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 BMW M2 reliable?
2018 BMW M2s fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 M2 years (6,803 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 BMW M2 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.22% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 BMW M2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 BMW M2 shows 33,413 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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