2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · AP18 FWG
2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2018. Recorded mileage 69,770 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
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AP18 FWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 69,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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.
AP18 FWG Mileage History
- 28/11/202237,712 mi
- 22/01/202451,157 mi+13,445 mi
- 09/01/202558,293 mi+7,136 mi
- 13/01/202558,298 mi+5 mi
- 19/01/202669,770 mi+11,472 mi
Average of roughly 10,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP18 FWG 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 (AP18 FWG) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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