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S1 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,285 mi
Last recorded67,285 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 66,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,081 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,075 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floor/chassis cracked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire not connected

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,806 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on brake faces

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer tread

Pass 14 May 2010 38,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,455 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,009 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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S1 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S1 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 S1 CSL registered?

S1 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is S1 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 CSL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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