2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · LC18 PFN
2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 36,740 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC18 PFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 36,740 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.
LC18 PFN 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 2018 BMW M2 (LC18 PFN) between May 2022 and July 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.
LC18 PFN Mileage History
- 17/05/202225,161 mi
- 28/03/202329,981 mi+4,820 mi
- 14/07/202331,080 mi+1,099 mi
- 10/07/202434,787 mi+3,707 mi
- 07/07/202536,740 mi+1,953 mi
Average of roughly 3,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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