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2017 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · E2 TPC

E2 TPC

2017 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2017. Recorded mileage 33,355 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW M2
Year / Origin
2017 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
33,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle shows a stable maintenance trend based on the provided MOT history, with the most recent test on 1 December 2025 resulting in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a sequence of consecutive passes dating back to January 2022. The absence of any advisories or failures across the five recorded tests suggests that the vehicle has met the minimum regulatory standards for roadworthiness without any documented mechanical or structural setbacks. The recorded mileage of 33,355 miles for a 2017 model indicates a low annual average of approximately 3,706 miles. The MOT timeline shows consistent annual testing, with the 2024 records appearing twice, suggesting a potential mid-year inspection or a change in testing frequency. While low mileage often implies less wear on components like suspension bushes, brake discs, and tyres, it can also indicate periods where the vehicle remained stationary, which sometimes leads to issues with rubber seals or battery health. Because the MOT history contains no recorded failures or advisories regarding corrosion, brake binding, or suspension wear, there are no specific mechanical trends to flag from the official data. A physical inspection should focus on verifying that the low mileage is consistent with the vehicle's overall condition. A buyer should specifically check for signs of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluid levels, as the lack of recorded defects does not provide insight into the preventative maintenance or service intervals performed between these annual tests. buying_score: 85 risk_level: Low.
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E2 TPC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
  • 33,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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E2 TPC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:22
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M2 (E2 TPC) between January 2022 and December 2025.

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.

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E2 TPC Mileage History

  1. 27/01/20227,952 mi
  2. 19/01/202316,130 mi+8,178 mi
  3. 17/01/202423,546 mi+7,416 mi
  4. 04/12/202428,389 mi+4,843 mi
  5. 01/12/202533,355 mi+4,966 mi

Average of roughly 6,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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Known faults for BMW M2

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ No outstanding recalls
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory

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Buying Score
88/100
Risk Level
Low
Low
Est. Annual Cost
£3,500-£5,000
Mileage
The current mileage of 33,355 is well be...

Our Verdict

A strong candidate for buyers seeking a low-mileage example of this high-performance model. The MOT history shows a consistent track record of passing without defects over the last five years.

Given the high-performance nature of the 2,979cc petrol engine, priority should be placed on verifying the service history to ensure oil changes have been performed at the correct intervals. While the MOT history is clean, an MOT certificate only confirms the vehicle met minimum safety standards on a specific day; it does not confirm the mechanical health of the engine or drivetrain.

As a 3.0-litre performance vehicle, running costs will be higher than a standard hatchback. Expect higher fuel consumption and insurance premiums consistent with the M2's performance bracket. Maintenance costs for BMW M-division components, such as specialised tyres and brake pads, tend to be higher than standard BMW models.

While this specific vehicle has no recorded MOT failures, the aggregate data for this model suggests monitoring tyres, exhaust components, and coil springs, as these are common failure points across the wider sample of 3,885 vehicles. For this specific blue M2, check the condition of the tyre tread and sidewalls, as well as any signs of exhaust corrosion or suspension noise during a test drive.

This 2017 BMW M2, finished in blue, presents with 33,355 miles recorded at its most recent MOT in December 2025. The vehicle's mileage is significantly lower than the model average of 5,959 miles per year, which would equate to roughly 53,631 miles for its age. The MOT history is notably clean, with no recorded failures or defects across five consecutive tests since its first recorded MOT in 2022.

The BMW M2 shows a high aggregate MOT pass rate of 91.5% across nearly 4,000 analysed vehicles.

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