BMO papers & solutions.

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1972–2026107 paper entriesChecked 10 September 2026

2020s

BMO papers and scores — 2020s
Year / paperQuestion papersSolutions & answersAward boundaries
2026BMO 2
Merit
9
Distinction
18
Source / full thresholds
2025BMO 1
Bronze
31
Silver
37
Gold
48
Merit
7
Distinction
18
BMO 2: Y10 and below 27; Y11 27; Y12 30; Y13 31.Merit 7; distinction 18. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds. Year groups use England/Wales numbering; BMO 2 qualification also requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2025BMO 2
Merit
8
Distinction
18
Source / full thresholds
2024BMO 1
Bronze
43
Silver
48
Gold
50
Merit
10
Distinction
26
BMO 2: Y10 and below 38; Y11 38; Y12 40; Y13 43.Merit 10; distinction 26. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds. Year groups use England/Wales numbering; BMO 2 qualification also requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2024BMO 2
Merit
6
Distinction
15
Source / full thresholds
2023BMO 1
Bronze
44
Silver
49
Gold
58
Merit
13
Distinction
30
BMO 2: Y10 and below 37; Y11 39; Y12 42; Y13 43.Merit 13; distinction 30. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds. Year groups use England/Wales numbering; BMO 2 qualification also requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2023BMO 2
Merit
7
Distinction
11
Source / full thresholds
2022BMO 1
Bronze
39
Silver
43
Gold
51
Merit
12
Distinction
25
BMO 2: Y10 and below 33; Y11 34; Y12 36; Y13 38.Merit 12; distinction 25. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds. Year groups use England/Wales numbering; BMO 2 qualification also requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2022BMO 2
Merit
10
Distinction
17
Source / full thresholds
2021BMO 1
Bronze
33
Silver
38
Gold
45
Merit
11
Distinction
21
BMO 2: Y10 and below 29; Y11 31; Y12 32; Y13 33.Merit 11; distinction 21. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds. Year groups use England/Wales numbering; BMO 2 qualification also requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2021BMO 2
Merit
6
Distinction
18
Source / full thresholds
2020BMO 1
Bronze
29
Silver
34
Gold
40
Merit
10
Distinction
18
BMO 2: Y11 and below 24; Y12 26; Y13 27.Merit 10; distinction 18. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds. Year groups use England/Wales numbering; BMO 2 qualification also requires eligibility. Qualification is taken from the 2020 markers’ report (UKMT’s summary table leaves Y10 unspecified).Source / full thresholds
2020BMO 2
Merit
7
Distinction
15
Source / full thresholds

2010s

BMO papers and scores — 2010s
Year / paperQuestion papersSolutions & answersAward boundaries
2019BMO 1BMO 2: 40 marks or more.The official report records a BMO 2 invitation threshold of 40. Other award thresholds are not recorded here; eligibility still applies.Source / full thresholds
2019BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2018BMO 1
Bronze
35
Silver
41
Gold
48
Merit
9
Distinction
22
BMO 2: Y10 and below 26; Y11 29; Y12 32; Y13 35.Merit 9; distinction 22. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds; qualification requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2018BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2017BMO 1
Bronze
42
Silver
50
Gold
59
Distinction
28
BMO 2: Y10 and below 35; Y11 37; Y12 42; Y13 47.Distinction 28. Merit threshold not recorded here. Gold, silver and bronze are medal thresholds; qualification requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2017BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2016BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2016BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2015BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2015BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2014BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2014BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2013BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2013BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2012BMO 1BMO 2: Y10 and below 20; Y11 28; Y12 31; Y13 38.Award thresholds not recorded here. BMO 2 qualification requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2012BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2011BMO 1BMO 2: Y10 and below 25; Y11 30; Y12 35; Y13 39.Award thresholds not recorded here. BMO 2 qualification requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2011BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2010BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2010BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds

2000s

BMO papers and scores — 2000s
Year / paperQuestion papersSolutions & answersAward boundaries
2009BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2009BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2008BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2008BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2007BMO 1BMO 2: Y10 and below 20; Y11 24; Y12 27; Y13 33.Award thresholds not recorded here. BMO 2 qualification requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2007BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2006BMO 1BMO 2: Y11 and below 18; Y12 22; Y13 32.Award thresholds not recorded here. BMO 2 qualification requires eligibility.Source / full thresholds
2006BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2005BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2005BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2004BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2004BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2003BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2003BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2002BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2002BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2001BMO 1 · 5 December 2001Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2001BMO 1 · 17 January 2001Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2001BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2000BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
2000BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds

1990s

BMO papers and scores — 1990s
Year / paperQuestion papersSolutions & answersAward boundaries
1999BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1999BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1998BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1998BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1997BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1997BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1996BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1996BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1995BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1995BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1994BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1994BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1993BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1993BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1992BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1992BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1991BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1991BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1990BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1990BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds

1980s

BMO papers and scores — 1980s
Year / paperQuestion papersSolutions & answersAward boundaries
1989BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1988BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1988BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1987BMO 1 · 20 November 1987Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1987BMO 1 · 20 March 1987Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1986BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1986BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1985BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1985BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1984BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1984BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1983BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1983BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1982BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1982BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1981BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1981BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1980BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1980BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds

1970s

BMO papers and scores — 1970s
Year / paperQuestion papersSolutions & answersAward boundaries
1979BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1979BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1978BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1978BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1977BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1977BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1976BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1976BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1975BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1975BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1974BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1974BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1973BMO 1Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds
1972BMO 2Award thresholds not recorded here.Source / full thresholds