2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · R6 LBX
2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 73,680 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
R6 LBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 73,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R6 LBX Mileage History
- 06/03/202346,037 mi
- 18/03/202454,918 mi+8,881 mi
- 19/03/202454,918 mi
- 27/03/202563,130 mi+8,212 mi
- 25/03/202673,680 mi+10,550 mi
Average of roughly 9,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R6 LBX 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 (R6 LBX) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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