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V14 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,681 mi
Last recorded72,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 72,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,128 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres have cuts caused by stones (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,577 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,344 miles

slight play near side rear wheel/ suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,250 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,960 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,248 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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V14 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V14 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 V14 CSL registered?

V14 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is V14 CSL safe to buy?

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