BMW M22016 · 3.0L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
BMW M2 (2016, PETROL, 2979cc) — mileage recorded at 50,749. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
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Full MOT History
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Checking the history for this 2016 BMW M2 (L66 JSX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2023 to January 2026.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 6 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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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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