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Y16 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 88,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 87,479 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamp cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,965 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under fray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,936 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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Y16 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 Y16 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 Y16 CSL registered?

Y16 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is Y16 CSL safe to buy?

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