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Bmw M2

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 10,403 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

10,403

Best Year

2018 (93%)

Years Covered

5

About the Bmw M2

The Bmw M2 has been tested 10,403 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2016 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 4,257 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 1 point spread, the M2 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

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

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)
£1,592
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,042
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Bmw M2?

vs national average+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.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202093%10523,671 mi
201993%21026,621 mi
201893%4,25739,633 mi
201793%3,48243,429 mi
201692%2,34946,020 mi

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