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M97 BYE

2016 BMW M2

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,237 mi
Last recorded56,237 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M231,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 56,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,752 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 21,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 16,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 8,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 7,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 7,631 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M2?

Based on 25,600 MOT tests across 3,800 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,800
On UK Roads
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M97 BYE is a 2016 BMW M2 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M2 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M97 BYE registered?

M97 BYE is a 2016 BMW M2, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is M97 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M97 BYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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