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G20 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,263 mi
Last recorded65,263 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,209 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,046 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,930 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,523 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,791 miles

Vehicle fitted with four Michelin Super Cup semi slick tyres, all four tyre worn close to tread depth indicators and 1.6mm on centre three quarters of tread, also worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,105 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,105 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G20 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G20 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 G20 CSL registered?

G20 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is G20 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 CSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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