2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · X21 CBN

The 2025‑09‑04 MOT at 48,517 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend after the earlier failures. The vehicle has passed its last two tests (2024‑09‑10 and 2025‑09‑04) without defects, reversing the 2023‑12‑09 failure that listed excessive wear of the off‑side front lower suspension ball joint and rear arm, and the 2022‑12‑13 failure involving a fractured near‑side rear coil spring. With a total recorded mileage of 48,517 miles at an age of roughly eight years, the annual average of 6,065 miles is typical, though the interval between the 2023‑12‑20 test (39,258 miles) and the 2024‑09‑10 test (44,061 miles) shows an acceleration of approximately 4,800 miles in nine months, suggesting increased usage during that period. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, specifically checking the condition of the front lower ball joint, rear arm bushes and any signs of binding or play, as the 2023‑12‑09 failure highlighted excessive wear; the history of a fractured coil spring in 2022‑12‑13 warrants inspection of the rear spring and surrounding chassis for fatigue or corrosion; tyre wear patterns recorded as ‘worn on edge’ in both 2023 tests imply possible alignment or suspension issues that should be verified, along with a thorough examination of brake discs and calipers for binding, and a visual assessment of the exhaust and structural integrity for rust or damage.