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R90 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 94,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Outer c/v joint slight grease leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated due to heat

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated due to heat

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

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease slightly

all four brake discs cracking and deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,023 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front discs lipped and scored

fuel cap seal cracking

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 59,995 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,883 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,086 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 33,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,474 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 27,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R90 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R90 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 R90 CSL registered?

R90 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is R90 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 CSL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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