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CSL 99

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,514 mi
Last recorded52,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 99
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 51,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,731 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 41,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,555 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 39,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014
Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 2,868 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 99 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CSL 99, 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 99 registered?

CSL 99 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CSL 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSL 99 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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