BMW 2er-Reihe F22/F23/F87 facelift M240i Cabrio, 340 PS, 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, convertible (2017–2021)

Research for this car

• Generation guide BMW 2 Series F22 and F23 (2014-2021): known problems and buying guide

  A workable used car with timing chain risks on early N20 and N55 cars. Prefer a 2016 or later car with full service records.

• Gearbox guide ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic (BMW Steptronic): problems, costs and what to check

  A solid 8-speed when its fluid is changed on time. Buy with oil records and a clean scan, and avoid one that shudders or has run in limp mode.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Ask whether the fuel pump was replaced. A warning lamp for the fuel system or an engine that cuts out while driving are bad signs. A scanner reads the fault codes. Bad result: either sign, or no record of pump work.

From the gearbox guide

1. Read the gearbox fault memory with a BMW-capable scanner. Bad result: pressure or solenoid codes such as 4F84, 4F87, P189C or P0748, or a past limp mode.
2. Ask for fluid and filter invoices. Bad result: no fluid change by 80,000 to 120,000 km, or a change without an adaptation reset.
3. Drive the car from cold and select Drive and Reverse. Bad result: a hard 1-2 shift, or a delay of 1-3 seconds before the gear engages.
4. Drive 15 minutes in town, then under load. Bad result: jerky 2-3 shifts, flaring, slipping or a burnt smell.
5. Hold a steady light throttle at low speed. Bad result: a shudder or vibration, which points to the torque converter lock-up clutch.
6. Look under the car on a lift. Bad result: oil at the wiring connector on the case, on the plastic pan or on the cooler lines.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions