2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · DC56 AUG
2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2018. Recorded mileage 85,151 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
DC56 AUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 85,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DC56 AUG Mileage History
- 04/07/202365,994 mi
- 15/07/202474,384 mi+8,390 mi
- 22/07/202474,386 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/202582,632 mi+8,246 mi
- 13/07/202685,151 mi+2,519 mi
Average of roughly 6,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC56 AUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M2 (DC56 AUG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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