Great price
BMW 2 Series
2018 218i M Sport
PetrolManual47,578 mi2018
£200/yr
£212/mo
£9,395
cash
JTW Motors·5.0 (68)· Stone
BMW 2 Series insurance group
10–50 of 50
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2015 218i M Sport
PetrolManual80,431 mi2015
Band D · £170/yr
£206/mo
£7,790
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· Ruislip
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2018 230i M Sport
PetrolAutomatic61,690 mi2018
£200/yr
£313/mo
£13,995
cash
Albar Autos·4.3 (20)· Mountsorrel
Good price
BMW 2 Series
2019 218d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic56,901 mi2019
£200/yr
£303/mo
£13,563
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (202)· Leicester
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2021 218i M Sport
PetrolManual29,404 mi2021
£200/yrHome delivery
£386/mo
£17,999
cash
Anycolour Car·4.9 (147)· Barnsley
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2020 220d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic51,043 mi2020
£200/yr
£394/mo
£18,395
cash
Albar Autos·4.3 (20)· Mountsorrel
BMW 2 Series
2018 218i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic57,182 mi2018
£200/yr
£276/mo
£12,212
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2016 218i M Sport
PetrolAutomatic63,626 mi2016
Band D · £170/yr
£244/mo
£10,490
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· Ruislip
Good price
BMW 2 Series
2019 218i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic55,039 mi2019
£200/yr
£279/mo
£12,495
cash
Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (193)· Torfaen
Motoring Today score
How good is the BMW 2 Series?
70/100
Overall
Reliability72
Running costs78
Family & practicality73
Insurance48
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 21,687. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
BMW 2 Series market snapshot
How prices compare
39th percentile
On average, about 39% of comparable BMW 2 Series listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable BMW 2 Series: £13,174.
Based on 8 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
29 days
Comparable BMW 2 Series listings typically take around 29 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 8 of our current listings
Typical mileage
55,877 miles
Across our current BMW 2 Series stock, mileage ranges from 29,404 to 80,431 miles (median 56,901).
Across 9 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live BMW 2 Series listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the BMW 2-Series (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 568 recorded variants.
Performance
- 114–473 bhp
- Power
- 3.9s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 174 mph
- Top speed
- 1,496–2,998 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 28–74 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 19–227 g/km
- CO₂
- 54 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 10–50 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,432 mm
- Length
- 2,038 mm
- Width
- 1,420 mm
- Height
- 2,690 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,470 kg
- Weight
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2022
- 92%
- Safety assist
The BMW 2-Series Active Tourer was tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:
Automatic · Manual 4 seats New from £22,355
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 480 2drManual | Petrol | 473 bhp | 28 - 28.2 mpg | 227 | 40 |
| M2 480 2dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol | 473 bhp | 28.8 - 29.1 mpg | 219 | 40 |
| M235 xDrive 4dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 295 bhp | 34.4 - 37.7 mpg | 170 | 30 |
| 220 M Sport 4dr Step Auto [Tech+ Pack]Automatic | Petrol | 167 bhp | 51.4 - 53.5 mpg | 120 | 22 |
| M2 2drManual | Petrol | 453 bhp | 28 - 28.2 mpg | 227 | 42 |
| M2 2dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol | 453 bhp | 28.8 - 29.1 mpg | 219 | 42 |
| 230e xDrive M Sport 5dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 321 bhp | 47.1 - 47.9 mpg | 19 | 33 |
| 225e xDrive Sport 5dr DCT [Tech Plus Pack]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 241 bhp | 47.9 - 49.6 mpg | 19 | 27 |
| 230i M Sport 2dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 241 bhp | 39.8 - 42.8 mpg | 151 | 33 |
| M240i xDrive 2dr Step Auto [Pro Pack]Automatic | Petrol | 368 bhp | 32.1 - 34.9 mpg | 185 | 36 |
| 223i MHT Sport 5dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol | 201 bhp | 46.3 - 47.9 mpg | 133 | 29 |
| 223i MHT M Sport 5dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol | 201 bhp | 46.3 - 47.1 mpg | 135 | 29 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many BMW 2 Series are for sale on Motoring.Today right now?
- There are 8 BMW 2 Series currently listed for sale on Motoring.Today. This count was updated on 17 July 2026.
- What's the cheapest BMW 2 Series I can buy?
- The cheapest BMW 2 Series available is a 2018 model with 47,578 miles, priced at £9,795. A representative finance example for this car is £221 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used BMW 2 Series?
- Always inspect the comprehensive service history and any MOT advisories, which are available on every Motoring.Today listing. Additionally, check for signs of common issues like electrical gremlins or suspension wear, although these are not widespread for this model.
- Is a used BMW 2 Series ULEZ compliant?
- All BMW 2 Series listed on Motoring.Today are Euro 6 compliant. Petrol cars meeting Euro 4 standards (from 2006) and diesel cars meeting Euro 6 standards are generally ULEZ compliant, so these vehicles should be exempt.
- What finance options are available for a used BMW 2 Series?
- You can typically choose between Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). HP means you own the car at the end of the agreement, while PCP defers a lump sum payment to the end. A representative HP example shows a 0 deposit over 60 months at 13% APR. Finance is subject to status.
- What are the running costs like for a used BMW 2 Series?
- Running costs for a BMW 2 Series are generally considered reasonable for its class. As a premium car, parts and servicing might be slightly more expensive than some mainstream alternatives, but fuel efficiency is competitive.
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