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S54 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 71,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 71,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 70,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 70,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 66,254 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 May 2013 66,254 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 May 2012 60,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front inner/outer edges getting close to lemits

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,010 miles

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

both front headlight aims right on upper limit

one of the rear exhaust joint clamp cracked but not affecting seal or mounting of exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,010 miles

both front headlight aims right on upper limit

one of the rear exhaust joint clamp cracked but not affecting seal or mounting of exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,539 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,535 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,859 miles

advise spacing on no.plate. heavy wear on both front tyre inside edges + on 2mm.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise spacing on no.plate. heavy wear on both front tyre inside edges + on 2mm.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,737 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 34,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,132 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 16,629 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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S54 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S54 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 S54 CSL registered?

S54 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is S54 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S54 CSL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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