2016 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · DA56 SAM
2016 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 58,527 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
DA56 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 58,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
DA56 SAM Mileage History
- 05/04/202339,781 mi
- 28/12/202340,579 mi+798 mi
- 15/01/202546,447 mi+5,868 mi
- 20/01/202546,448 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/202658,527 mi+12,079 mi
Average of roughly 6,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA56 SAM 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 2016 BMW M2 (DA56 SAM) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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