MOT Status
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73,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Diff oil leak
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords
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
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)
rear tyres wearing on outside edges
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
electronic linkage at offside front wishbone broken
slight condensation at both wing indicators
slight misting at nearside front shock absorber
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT ON OUTER & INNER EDGES
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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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