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90 CSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,775 mi
Last recorded71,775 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 71,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,765 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 71,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake hoses fouling on shocks

Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 52,437 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cut to nearside rear tyre inner tyre wall.

Pass 22 May 2010 46,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 46,740 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 32,979 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 30,193 miles

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

Noise from engine

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 16,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,964 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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90 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 90 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 90 CSL registered?

90 CSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is 90 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 CSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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