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S88 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,110 mi
Last recorded55,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,110 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 55,110 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,996 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,468 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)

Fail 5 May 2009 47,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,438 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,924 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 20,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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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S88 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S88 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 S88 CSL registered?

S88 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is S88 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 CSL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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