BMW 2 Series: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.8% of BMW 2 Series MOT tests — 36,345 tests out of 626,646. It shows up most on 2014 and 2021 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 31,126 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 95,441 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 120,280 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 101,004 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 118,306 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 79,678 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 41,267 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 26,319 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 12,186 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 945 | 2.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.