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2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · KU18 RHA

KU18 RHA

2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 65,844 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW M2
Year / Origin
2018 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (25 Jan 2026)
Recorded Mileage
65,844 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 25 Jan 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 August 2025 at 65,844 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met all regulatory requirements. This follows three consecutive years of clean passes, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed any potential issues before they reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between the June 2024 test at 59,563 miles and the August 2025 test at 65,844 miles, the car covered 6,281 miles, showing regular usage. The lack of significant gaps in mileage between annual tests suggests the car does not suffer from long periods of standing, which helps prevent the degradation of seals, fluids, and brake components. The only recorded fault in the history occurred in May 2021 at 37,072 miles, where both the nearside and offside front tyres were flagged for being close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This specific issue often points to an alignment problem or suspension bushing wear. Since no further tyre issues have appeared in subsequent tests, a buyer should still inspect the current tyres for similar irregular wear patterns to ensure the geometry has not drifted out of specification. Given the clean nature of the recent records, the focus should remain on verifying the high-performance consumables such as brake pads, discs, and suspension components, which are subject to higher stress on this vehicle type.
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KU18 RHA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
  • 65,844 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.

KU18 RHA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 13:09
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M2 (KU18 RHA) between April 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

KU18 RHA Mileage History

  1. 28/04/202248,844 mi
  2. 05/06/202351,394 mi+2,550 mi
  3. 06/06/202459,563 mi+8,169 mi
  4. 14/08/202565,844 mi+6,281 mi

Average of roughly 5,157 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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