2016 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · JW 179
2016 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2016. Recorded mileage 14,249 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
JW 179 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 14,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
JW 179 Mileage History
- 15/09/20219,836 mi
- 17/09/202210,464 mi+628 mi
- 30/09/202311,481 mi+1,017 mi
- 28/09/202412,682 mi+1,201 mi
- 27/09/202514,249 mi+1,567 mi
Average of roughly 1,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JW 179 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 (JW 179) between September 2021 and September 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.
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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