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S77 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,908 mi
Last recorded57,908 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 57,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,305 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Back box clamps slightly defective.

Pass 14 Aug 2021 56,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 56,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,536 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 48,066 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,204 miles

covers fitted under car

n/s/f flasher lens crack

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,438 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 27,438 miles

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

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

near side front indcator lense cracked

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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S77 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S77 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 S77 CSL registered?

S77 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is S77 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 CSL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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