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R31 THR

2016 BMW M2

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,727 mi
Last recorded64,727 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M231,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 THR
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 64,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 51,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,496 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 41,485 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 33,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2022 33,671 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,948 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 26,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 24,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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R31 THR is a 2016 BMW M2 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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.

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What year was R31 THR registered?

R31 THR is a 2016 BMW M2, first registered on 19 November 2016.

Is R31 THR safe to buy?

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