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R21 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front Brake disc backplate insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,731 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front Brake disc backplate insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,749 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing to excess on inner shoulder.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,438 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 42,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,495 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,495 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,714 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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R21 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R21 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 R21 CSL registered?

R21 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is R21 CSL safe to buy?

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