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R2 CPE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 CPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,499 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides some leds not working but more than 50% working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 110,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,409 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,720 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,720 miles

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R2 CPE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R2 CPE, 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 R2 CPE registered?

R2 CPE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is R2 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 CPE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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