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L28 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,786 mi
Last recorded30,786 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 30,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 30,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 30,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,848 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,272 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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L28 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L28 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 L28 CSL registered?

L28 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is L28 CSL safe to buy?

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