BMW M22016 · 3.0L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2016 BMW M2 is a PETROL vehicle with a 2979cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 18,843.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 6/15/2026, 2:32:00 PM
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This 2016 BMW M2 (AM16 RAZ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2019 to October 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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Common Problems: BMW M2
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Differential Noise / Mount Wear(Serious)
A whining rear differential or a heavy clonk when taking up drive is common on cars that have seen repeated launches or track work. Diff oil neglect and worn rear mounts make the problem worse.
- Front Suspension Arm / Top Mount Wear(Moderate)
The short wheelbase and stiff M chassis mean front tension struts, top mounts, and drop links take a beating on UK roads. Cars that have hit kerbs or potholes can feel nervous at motorway speed.
- Charge Pipe / Boost Leak Issues(Moderate)
N55 and S55-powered cars can develop boost leaks from cracked plastic charge pipes or split boost joints, especially on mapped cars. Power drops off sharply when this happens.
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