BMW M2

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 10,403 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

10,403

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (93%)

Years Covered

About the BMW M2

The BMW M2 was MOT tested 10,403 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2016 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 4,257 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The BMW M2 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 46,020 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 23,671 miles.

Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the M2 performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2979cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the BMW M2?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average+5% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

BMW M2 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	93%	105	23,671 mi
2019	93%	210	26,621 mi
2018	93%	4,257	39,633 mi
2017	93%	3,482	43,429 mi
2016	92%	2,349	46,020 mi

Questions about the BMW M2

Is the BMW M2 reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2016 to 2020), the BMW M2 averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 10,403 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year BMW M2 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 BMW M2 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 92%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.