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E46 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2025 73,217 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake on min 16% efficiency

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,218 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,218 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,118 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,115 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 66,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 27 Jul 2017 66,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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 2 Dec 2015 66,083 miles

rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis coil spring (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,045 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,366 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlight washers not working

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,034 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,880 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 47,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,515 miles

electronic linkage at offside front wishbone broken

slight condensation at both wing indicators

slight misting at nearside front shock absorber

Fail 2 Oct 2008 38,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condensation at both wing indicators

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2006 25,632 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT ON OUTER & INNER EDGES

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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E46 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E46 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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E46 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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