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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

R2 PCRMOT history

R2 PCR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

R2 PCR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,052 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R2 PCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R2 PCR was last recorded at 104,052 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,983 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
4,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,052 miles
  • 2021 – 103,983 miles
  • 2020 – 103,262 miles
  • 2019 – 101,758 miles
  • 2018 – 99,159 miles
  • 2017 – 97,092 miles
  • 2016 – 95,192 miles
  • 2015 – 92,305 miles
  • 2014 – 88,577 miles
  • 2013 – 84,309 miles
  • 2012 – 79,264 miles
  • 2011 – 73,782 miles
  • 2010 – 65,902 miles
  • 2009 – 53,415 miles
  • 2008 – 40,702 miles
  • 2007 – 28,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,052 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,052 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    977354312577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,983 miles (+721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    644438529890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    288566408322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,262 miles (+1,504)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    782293818259
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,758 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    554158131937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,159 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    902785879346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass97,092 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,092 miles
    Test number
    278008660445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,192 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,192 miles
    Test number
    159285130075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall has deep cut
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner sidewall has deep cut
    • AdvisoryStone chips on windscreen

  9. Fail95,192 miles (+2,887)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,192 miles
    Test number
    630691897005
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall has deep cut
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner sidewall has deep cut
    • AdvisoryStone chips on windscreen

  10. Pass92,305 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    496733915142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail92,245 miles (+3,668)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    755721815119
    • DangerousNearside headlamp dipped beam smoking.FIRE HAZARD
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,577 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,577 miles
    Test number
    589175914182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail88,526 miles (+4,217)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    786657604135
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,309 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    205197483050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,264 miles (+5,482)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    735257682010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre presure warning light is illuminated

  16. Pass73,782 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    986054791025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,902 miles (+12,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    923449980082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    151266389416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,415 miles (+12,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    772526089015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass40,702 miles (+11,955)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    783422288040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    194674167450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R2 PCR

Does R2 PCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R2 PCR expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R2 PCR?
The MOT on R2 PCR expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R2 PCR done?
R2 PCR was recorded at 104,052 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 4,062 miles a year.
Has R2 PCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R2 PCR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2020.
Has the mileage on R2 PCR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R2 PCR find?
R2 PCR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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