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R21 RTE

2016 BMW M2

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,432 mi
Last recorded25,432 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M231,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RTE
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 25,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine at top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 14,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 21,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 46,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 19,397 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,512 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 37,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 18,233 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 22,754 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 20,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 8,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,646 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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R21 RTE is a 2016 BMW M2 in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was R21 RTE registered?

R21 RTE is a 2016 BMW M2, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is R21 RTE safe to buy?

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