Real-world fuel consumption
21,563 BMW 2 Series cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.5 l/100 km on the road against 6.3 in the WLTP test (+18%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,577 | 7.5 | 6.3 | +18% |
| Petrol hybrid | 2,042 | 7.1 | 6.0 | +17% |
| Diesel | 6,280 | 5.6 | 4.9 | +16% |
| Diesel hybrid | 527 | 6.0 | 4.7 | +27% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 5,137 | 4.5 | 0.7 | +580% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 BMW 2 Series cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp), 1.5 hybrid (100 kW, 134 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (115 kW, 154 hp), out of 9 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 852 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 100 kW 134 hp | 443 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 115 kW 154 hp | 132 |
| 2.0 petrol | 131 kW 176 hp | 119 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 92 |
| 3.0 petrol | 275 kW 369 hp | 62 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 150 kW 201 hp | 50 |
| 2.0 petrol | 115 kW 154 hp | 44 |
| 2.0 petrol | 135 kW 181 hp | 43 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
In the Netherlands
1,877 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €52,839.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde22
- Band onvoldoende profiel11
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld9
- Remslang schuurt langs enig deel4
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie werkt niet goed2
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af1
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht1
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
10,814 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 30 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
535 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 19,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
169 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 BMW 2 Series.
| 2026331 8 Jul 2026 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Note: This recall is an exp… |
| 2026040 30 Jan 2026 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Safety Risk: A starter … |
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2023646 6 Dec 2023 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the uni… |
| 2023075 17 Feb 2023 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the windows and roof without the digital key inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations … |
| 2023033 1 Feb 2023 | Airbag Issue: On certain 2 Series Coupe models, the rear seat backrest cover panels could crack when a side airbag deploys. If this happens, the side airbag(s) may n… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada