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SO10 XAU

2017 BMW M2

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,594 mi
Last recorded54,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M232,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO10 XAU
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 54,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bolts Missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 47,827 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,336 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))

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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SO10 XAU is a 2017 BMW M2 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

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SO10 XAU is a 2017 BMW M2, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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