2016 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · TH12 TOY
2016 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 4,385 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH12 TOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 4,385 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.
TH12 TOY 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 M2 (TH12 TOY) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TH12 TOY Mileage History
- 05/04/20222,691 mi
- 21/04/20233,567 mi+876 mi
- 21/04/20233,569 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/20244,147 mi+578 mi
- 15/05/20254,385 mi+238 mi
Average of roughly 545 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: Below 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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