Great price
BMW 2 Series
2015 218d Luxury Auto
DieselAutomatic64,626 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£154/mo
£6,650
cash
SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (125)· Cobham
Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr
Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)
Most common in stock
£200/yr
75% of BMW 2 Series
Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr
If over £40k new · years 2–6
How BMW 2 Series road tax is worked out
| CO₂ | Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel | Non-RDE2 diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 g/km | £10 | £10 |
| 1–50 g/km | £115 | £135 |
| 51–75 g/km | £135 | £280 |
| 76–90 g/km | £280 | £365 |
| 91–100 g/km | £365 | £405 |
| 101–110 g/km | £405 | £455 |
| 111–130 g/km | £455 | £560 |
| 131–150 g/km | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151–170 g/km | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171–190 g/km | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191–225 g/km | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226–255 g/km | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255 g/km | £5,690 | £5,690 |
After the first year
2026/27- £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
- +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
- Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
- Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.
Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.
BMW 2 Series in stock now — from £6,650
Above market
BMW 2 Series
2016 218i Se
PetrolManual95,893 mi2016
Band D · £170/yr
Finance available on request
£6,692
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
Great price
BMW 2 Series
2018 220d Xdrive Luxury Auto
DieselAutomatic84,671 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£7,299
cash
SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (125)· Cobham
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2017 220d Sport
DieselAutomatic56,892 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£11,250
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2018 218i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic57,180 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£11,800
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Great price
BMW 2 Series
2019 218i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic55,039 mi2019
£200/yr
£275/mo
£11,995
cash
Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (200)· Cwmbran
Above market
BMW 2 Series
2017 220i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic69,297 mi2017
£200/yr
£307/mo
£13,449
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2019 218d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic56,901 mi2019
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£13,563
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
BMW 2 Series
2015 M235i Auto
PetrolAutomatic63,979 mi2015
Band I · £360/yr
£395/mo
£16,199
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2020 218i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic52,981 mi2020
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£16,999
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
Good price
BMW 2 Series
2020 220d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic51,043 mi2020
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£17,895
cash
Albar Autos·4.1 (22)· Loughborough
Above market
BMW 2 Series
2023 218i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic69,000 mi2023
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£17,990
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough
Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax
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 much is road tax on a BMW 2 Series?
- A BMW 2 Series registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
- Do electric BMW 2 Seriess pay road tax?
- Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
- What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
- Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
- How is road tax calculated for the BMW 2 Series?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
- How much is road tax on a used BMW 2 Series?
- The amount of road tax (VED) for a BMW 2 Series depends on its first-registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. Buyers should check the specific vehicle they are interested in for precise details, as rates vary considerably.
- How does used car road tax work in the UK?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is typically a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for cars with a list price over £40,000. Older cars are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands.
- Do electric BMW 2 Series models pay road tax?
- Historically, fully electric vehicles have been exempt from VED. However, this exemption is changing, so it is advisable to check the most current government rules regarding electric vehicle road tax.
- How many BMW 2 Series are currently for sale?
- There are 9 BMW 2 Series models currently available, spanning model years from 2015 to 2023.