2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · SO17 MON
2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2018. Recorded mileage 29,921 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
SO17 MON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 29,921 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SO17 MON Mileage History
- 03/08/202211,914 mi
- 11/07/202318,144 mi+6,230 mi
- 04/11/202426,642 mi+8,498 mi
- 26/11/202529,903 mi+3,261 mi
- 03/12/202529,921 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO17 MON 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 (SO17 MON) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed De cat (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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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