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V123 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,336 mi
Last recorded57,336 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,194 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,096 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,175 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 48,079 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,364 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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V123 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V123 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 V123 CSL registered?

V123 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is V123 CSL safe to buy?

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