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XL53 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,276 mi
Last recorded78,276 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL53 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 64,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,031 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. delay operation (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake back plate rattling

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,031 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. delay operation (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake back plate rattling

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,493 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake hose inscure

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,065 miles

O/S/F suspension height sensor broken

Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,060 miles

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)

Both front tyres worn uneven

O/S/F suspension height sensor broken

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,901 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,901 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,321 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 24,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,308 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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XL53 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XL53 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 XL53 CSL registered?

XL53 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is XL53 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL53 CSL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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