2020 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · AL20 RAE
2020 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 40,069 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL20 RAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 40,069 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.
AL20 RAE 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 2020 BMW M2 (AL20 RAE) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AL20 RAE Mileage History
- 25/08/202322,173 mi
- 26/04/202422,360 mi+187 mi
- 23/04/202534,351 mi+11,991 mi
- 23/04/202534,351 mi
- 06/10/202540,069 mi+5,718 mi
Average of roughly 8,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
- Cooling System Leaks (B58 / S58 Cars)(Moderate)
Later M2 models can suffer from minor coolant loss around the expansion tank, hose joints, or auxiliary cooling hardware. It is rarely catastrophic at first, but it should not be ignored on a high-output turbo engine.
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- Rear Differential Noise / Mount WearSerious
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 WearModerate
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 IssuesModerate
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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