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2018 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · TR04 EBZ

TR04 EBZ

2018 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 57,985 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
BMW M2
Year / Origin
2018
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
57,985 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT, carried out on 24 September 2025 at 57,985 mi, was a clean pass with no recorded defects. This mirrors the previous four tests (2025‑03, 2024‑03, 2023‑03 and 2022‑03), all of which also passed without any advisories or failures. The pattern is therefore consistently clean, showing no emerging safety or reliability issues in the official MOT record. The mileage‑to‑age ratio works out to roughly 7,200 mi per year for an eight‑year‑old 2018 BMW M2. That figure sits squarely within the normal range for a vehicle of this age, suggesting average use rather than either extreme high‑stress driving or long periods of inactivity. It does not, on its own, point to premature wear of major components, but it also does not rule out localized high‑load usage (e.g., spirited driving) that would not be reflected in the MOT data. Because every MOT in the last five years has been defect‑free, the trend appears stable rather than worsening. There is no evidence of a deteriorating condition emerging from the official checks, and no indication of an improving situation beyond the already clean record. The data set is limited to MOT outcomes, so any hidden issues would have to be uncovered by a physical inspection. For a buyer, the first things to verify in person are: The condition of the brakes (pads, discs, and any signs of uneven wear).
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TR04 EBZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
  • 57,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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TR04 EBZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 16:34
MOT Analysis

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 (TR04 EBZ) between March 2022 and September 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

TR04 EBZ Mileage History

  1. 11/03/202226,190 mi
  2. 07/03/202334,415 mi+8,225 mi
  3. 20/03/202444,164 mi+9,749 mi
  4. 25/03/202555,359 mi+11,195 mi
  5. 24/09/202557,985 mi+2,626 mi

Average of roughly 8,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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