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CSL 3M

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,952 mi
Last recorded57,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 3M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 57,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 56,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,426 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,907 miles

1x ehaust flange bolt missing not causing obvious excessive leakeadge

Oil leak

head aim switch inop & broken osf lower arm mounting

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,178 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 25 Apr 2011 45,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,630 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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CSL 3M is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CSL 3M, 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 CSL 3M registered?

CSL 3M is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CSL 3M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSL 3M shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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