Good price
BMW 2 Series
2015 218d Luxury Auto
DieselAutomatic64,626 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£163/mo
£7,250
cash
SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (121)· Cobham
Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr
Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)
Most common in stock
£200/yr
73% 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 £7,250
BMW 2 Series
2015 218i M Sport
PetrolManual80,431 mi2015
Band D · £170/yr
£204/mo
£7,690
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip
Above market
BMW 2 Series
2017 218i Sport
PetrolManual60,000 mi2017
£200/yr
£196/mo
£8,495
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2018 218i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic89,638 mi2018
£200/yr
£226/mo
£9,999
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)· South Ruislip
BMW 2 Series
2018 218i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic57,182 mi2018
£200/yr
£276/mo
£12,212
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Good price
BMW 2 Series
2019 218i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic55,039 mi2019
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£12,295
cash
Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (193)· Cwmbran
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2020 218i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic52,981 mi2020
£200/yr
£384/mo
£17,194
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (202)· Leicester
Fair price
BMW 2 Series
2021 218i M Sport
PetrolManual29,404 mi2021
£200/yrHome delivery
£375/mo
£17,474
cash
Anycolour Car·4.9 (148)· 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)· Loughborough
Above market
BMW 2 Series
2023 218i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic67,500 mi2023
£200/yr
£413/mo
£18,490
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· 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 does used-car road tax work in the UK?
- For used cars, Vehicle Excise Duty depends on their first-registration date. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions. For cars registered from April 2017, there is an initial first-year rate, followed by a standard annual rate, with an additional surcharge for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new.
- Do electric BMW 2 Series models pay road tax?
- Historically, fully electric vehicles have been exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty in the UK. However, this exemption is changing, so it is advisable to check the current government rules regarding VED for electric vehicles registered from April 2025 onwards.
- How many BMW 2 Series models are currently for sale?
- There are currently 12 used BMW 2 Series models for sale, ranging from model years 2015 to 2023.