BMW 2 Series
Registered from 2003 to 2026.
About this model
The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since the year 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series.
From the Wikipedia article BMW 2 Series, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 2.0 diesel. 1,278 of 10,480 tests failed, 12%.
Better than 57% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 55% | 697 |
| Lights and electrics | 20% | 257 |
| Suspension | 17% | 217 |
| Brakes | 17% | 214 |
| Visibility | 14% | 184 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4% | 56 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 55% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 17% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 17% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 20% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 14% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 11% of its inspections, against the 19% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 6% | 185 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 10% | 1,732 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 13% | 3,528 | |
| 60–80k miles | 14% | 16% | 2,886 | |
| 80–100k miles | 14% | 18% | 1,372 | |
| 100–120k miles | 17% | 19% | 473 | |
| 120–140k miles | 14% | 19% | 204 | |
| 140–160k miles | 11% | 19% | 62 |
10,442 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 petrol · 154 hp · 1595 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 petrol · 138 hp · 1544 kg · 2780 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 petrol · 137 hp · 1497 kg · 2709 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.5 petrol · 129 hp · 1483 kg · 2696 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 157 hp · 1555 kg · 2719 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 221 hp · 1560 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 218 hp · 1522 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 180 hp · 1463 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00184/24
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00783/23
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00868/23
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00996/24
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01029/23
The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01198/23
The airbags on the left and right hand sides of the rear seat backrests are incorrectly installed. This can lead to an uncontrolled or automatic deployment of the airbag, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01223/24
The accumulator in the driver/passenger head airbag inflator can leak, preventing the airbag to fully deploy if activated in an accident, impairing the protective effect of the airbag. Moreover, the accumulator can detach, entering the interior of the vehicle or becoming detached from the vehicle. This can lead to an increased risk of injury for passengers and/or other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01785/21
The screws which were used to assemble seatbelts and also on the rear seats of the vehicles concerned may not have been manufactured in accordance with specifications. In some cases, the screws in question cannot withstand extreme loads, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
18 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.