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E14 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,540 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2024 88,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hose insecure no rubber mount on bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hose insecure no rubber mount on bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,201 miles

Nearside Front both brake flexy hoses insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,920 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 78,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,438 miles

rear exhaust clamps cracked but holding pipe securely

Pass 4 Feb 2012 64,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box clamp starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,254 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,890 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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E14 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E14 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 E14 CSL registered?

E14 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is E14 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 CSL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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