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F17 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

79,901 mi
Last recorded79,901 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 72,855 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS/OS/ slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,424 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,420 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect the outer sills

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,760 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,259 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,793 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,183 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,183 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 27 May 2011 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,579 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,269 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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F17 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 F17 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 F17 CSL registered?

F17 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is F17 CSL safe to buy?

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