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P2 CTP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,067 mi
Last recorded54,067 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 CTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 54,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 53,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,965 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,326 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 47,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,968 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,857 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,686 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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P2 CTP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P2 CTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P2 CTP registered?

P2 CTP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is P2 CTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 CTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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