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M100 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,814 mi
Last recorded29,814 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 29,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,368 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 29 May 2010 20,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,309 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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M100 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M100 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 M100 CSL registered?

M100 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is M100 CSL safe to buy?

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