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MR61 ESS

2017 BMW M2

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M232,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR61 ESS
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 49,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 48,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,675 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 46,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,282 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 43,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 14,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,691 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outside edges

Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres worn slightly on outside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,809 miles

Offside Rear tyre inside edge worn/deteriorated

engine malfunction light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,461 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 29,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MR61 ESS is a 2017 BMW M2 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 32,270 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 9 years old, this BMW M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR61 ESS?

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What year was MR61 ESS registered?

MR61 ESS is a 2017 BMW M2, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is MR61 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR61 ESS shows 18 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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