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W12 LMW

2018 BMW M2

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M231,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 LMW
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 38,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 29,976 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 29,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 27 Jan 2023 25,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 14,754 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Number plate lettering has glitter effect front and rear

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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W12 LMW is a 2018 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 2018 BMW M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 31,579 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 8 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 W12 LMW registered?

W12 LMW is a 2018 BMW M2, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is W12 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 LMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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