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W66 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW66 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 66,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,866 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,594 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,328 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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W66 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W66 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 W66 CSL registered?

W66 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is W66 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W66 CSL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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