2016 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · M2 STM
2016 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 42,336 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M2 STM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 42,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M2 STM 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 2 Series (M2 STM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M2 STM Mileage History
- 09/10/202321,156 mi
- 11/10/202321,156 mi
- 27/09/202434,233 mi+13,077 mi
- 30/09/202434,244 mi+11 mi
- 15/10/202542,336 mi+8,092 mi
Average of roughly 10,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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