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Y666 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 107,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 104,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 104,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 100,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 97,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 90,983 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,904 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 90,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2013 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on both edges.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,684 miles

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

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

the wear on the front tyres is into the second layer of rubber but no cords are expossed at this time

Fail 13 Mar 2010 43,297 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,188 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

chip in windscreen

flat tyre light staying on

front brake discs are heavily worn and lipped and pads are low

n/s/f tyre is worn on the edge

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover is insecure

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,767 miles

flat tyre light staying on dash (all tyre pressures ok)

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,142 miles

All tyres wearing low.

All tyres wearing on edges.

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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Y666 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 81.8%.

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 Y666 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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Y666 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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