2017 BMW M2

Highlights

• Three-litre straight-six produces 360 bhp
• Long Beach Blue paintwork
• Full service history
• Long MOT
• 360 bhp

Overview

We live in the future. It has already happened. We’ve stepped through the portal, fallen down the well, and crossed the Rubicon. And the indisputable proof of this is that the BMW M2 was unveiled not at a traditional auto show, but in a video game. In 2015 the car made its debut in the newly released Need For Speed game, before being shown to the world in physical form at the North American International Auto Show in January 2016. Make of that what you will.

But fear not, the M2 for sale here is very much in full physical form. PistonHeads have not yet begun selling non-fungible tokens of cars. And a fine example it is, too. The car is finished in Long Beach Blue, which suits it very nicely, and remains in excellent condition throughout. The black leather interior is in similarly good shape, and features all the bells and whistles you would expect to find in a BMW of this era.

A reassuring number of services are logged in the onboard computer system, and there is an equally reassuring absence of MOT advisories, with the next one not due until July 2025. And you’re even still allowed to drive it in London these days.

The straight-six engine is boosted by a turbocharger and produces 360 bhp and 343 lb ft, so the M2 doesn’t hang around. In fact, this allows it to reach 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, with the dual-clutch transmission shifting through its seven speeds with lightning efficiency.

So, while we might be living in the future, we can still enjoy a versatile and quick straight six sports saloon. Best make the most of it while we can.

History and documentation

• Registered 1 Sep 2017
• In-car digital service history book with services as follows: Oct 2017 @ 1,197 miles, Aug 2019 @ 11,592 miles, Jun 2020 @ 13,279 miles, Aug 2021 @ 16,516 miles, Jun 2022 @ 18,953 miles, Jul 2023 @ 26,806 miles
• Two keys
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 25 Jul 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• Only two former keepers
• Owned by the current keeper since July 2022
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The interior of this BMW is smartly fitted with black leather upholstery and matching carpets
• Contrasting stitching on the upholstery
• Alcantara trim panels on the door cards
• The leather seat upholstery is in excellent condition, with very little sign of use
• Even the driver’s bolster is free from wear
• The carpets are very clean and tidy
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel with multi-function controls, including audio and cruise control
• Automatic dual-zone climate control
• The dashboard is very well presented
• Onboard computer with sat nav and media controls
• The rear seats seem to have seen little use
• The spacious boot is fully carpeted
• Leather tool roll

Exterior

• Finished in Long Beach Blue, which is in superb condition throughout
• This sits upon excellent bodywork, which looks suave yet purposeful
• Overall, the styling is a good balance between sportiness and sophistication
• There are some small, unobtrusive stone chips on the front bumper and the bonnet
• Small scratch under the nearside rear window
• A couple of small marks on the bootlid
• The 10-spoke alloy wheels are well presented, with some areas of deterioration to the lacquer
• Michelin tyres said to retain plenty of tread
• On the underside, there is a little surface corrosion, as you would expect to see on a car of this age
• There is a little pitting to the chrome badges
• Chrome grille trims
• Rear parking sensors
• Quad exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 2,975 cc turbocharged straight-six engine
• Produces 360 bhp and 343 lb ft
• Top speed is limited to 155 mph
• 0-62 mph in just 4.3 seconds
• Seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Selectable ‘Sport’ and ‘Comfort’ modes
• Automatic stop-start
• Manual handbrake
• The seller informs us that it always starts perfectly and has an amazing exhaust note
• Reassuringly, there are no MOT advisories
• Serviced most recently in July 2023

Summary

The M2 may be on the smaller end of the M-car spectrum, but this makes it a whole lot of fun to drive. The handling is well regarded and it packs a suitable punch under the bonnet. So if you’re looking for a compact yet capable four-seater, then this is certainly one to bid on.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Aberdeen.