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CL53 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 85,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 81,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

front and rear brake ware wires not fitted correctly

Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,380 miles

Nearside repeater pale colour

all tyres worn outer edges

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,380 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside repeater pale colour

all tyres worn outer edges

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,258 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres slightly mis-shaped

Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres scruubbing

o/f potentiometer switch linkage siezed and broken

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,635 miles

cut in off side front tyre wall not to cords

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,352 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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CL53 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CL53 CSL, 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.

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What year was CL53 CSL registered?

CL53 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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