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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bmw M2 by Year
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