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F16 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,160 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,970 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,934 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 51,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 49,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,226 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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F16 CSL 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 81.8%.

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 F16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 CSL registered?

F16 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is F16 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 CSL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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