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W333 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,017 mi
Last recorded24,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 24,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 23,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 22,693 miles

fuel cap slight deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2019 22,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

fuel cap slight deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,297 miles

None Std seats fitted N/S and O/S Front

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 20,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

None Std seats fitted N/S and O/S Front

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,030 miles

Engine ecu light on

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Roll cage fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate None std steering wheel fitted (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 20,030 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine ecu light on

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Roll cage fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate None std steering wheel fitted (5.4.2)

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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W333 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W333 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 W333 CSL registered?

W333 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is W333 CSL safe to buy?

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