2016 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · DN52 BAD
2016 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23/05/2016. Recorded mileage 98,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DN52 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 98,658 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DN52 BAD Mileage History
- 19/10/202261,399 mi
- 18/10/202374,267 mi+12,868 mi
- 18/10/202374,267 mi
- 08/10/202487,964 mi+13,697 mi
- 15/07/202598,658 mi+10,694 mi
Average of roughly 13,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN52 BAD 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 (DN52 BAD) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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