2017 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · DW04 ALW
2017 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 55,233 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DW04 ALW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 55,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
DW04 ALW Mileage History
- 10/12/202145,098 mi
- 09/12/202245,916 mi+818 mi
- 12/12/202346,600 mi+684 mi
- 27/06/202548,477 mi+1,877 mi
- 20/06/202655,233 mi+6,756 mi
Average of roughly 2,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DW04 ALW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M2 (DW04 ALW) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 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.
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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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