2020 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · AV20 FAJ
2020 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 39,006 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV20 FAJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 39,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
AV20 FAJ Mileage History
- 03/07/202327,031 mi
- 05/07/202433,321 mi+6,290 mi
- 09/07/202539,006 mi+5,685 mi
Average of roughly 5,936 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AV20 FAJ MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW M2 (AV20 FAJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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