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R800 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,413 miles

Nearside windscreen has a crack but not affecting the driver view

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,144 miles

rear position lamps seem to flicker slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,144 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both rear (1.1.C.1e)

rear position lamps seem to flicker slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,324 miles

from catback exhaust section has slight blow

Pass 21 May 2013 70,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,660 miles

handbrake performance weak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,954 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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R800 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R800 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 R800 CSL registered?

R800 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is R800 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 CSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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