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N333 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

slight play in osf seat

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,322 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,243 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,828 miles

Exhaust blowing manifold area.

Windscreen 2X stone chips.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 56,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen 2X stone chips.

Exhaust blowing manifold area.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,253 miles

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 Jul 2008 46,150 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

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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N333 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N333 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 N333 CSL registered?

N333 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is N333 CSL safe to buy?

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