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F3 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 44,535 miles

Fuel cap seal perish cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,068 miles

Brake pad wear warning illuminated

Fuel cap seal perish cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,498 miles

Brake wear warning illuminated

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 42,857 miles

Front to rear main brake pipes corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2022 42,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads worn low.

Front to rear main brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,165 miles

All brake flexy ferrules corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,777 miles

*Brake pad wear warning light illuminated.*

All brake flexy ferrules corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front prop shaft coupling cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front prop shaft coupling cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,237 miles

slight play n/s/r upper hub joint

slight play o/s/r upper hub joint

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,424 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,862 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 23,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,342 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 22 May 2008 19,312 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 19 Jul 2007 13,279 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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F3 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F3 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 F3 CSL registered?

F3 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is F3 CSL safe to buy?

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