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J12 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,091 mi
Last recorded60,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 60,090 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,154 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,924 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,903 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 25 Jul 2016 57,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,860 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 22,858 miles

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

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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J12 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J12 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 J12 CSL registered?

J12 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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