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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

F3 CSLMOT history

F3 CSL is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

F3 CSL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,535 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 CSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 CSL was last recorded at 44,535 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,068 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
1,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,535 miles
  • 2024 – 44,068 miles
  • 2023 – 43,498 miles
  • 2022 – 42,857 miles
  • 2021 – 42,469 miles
  • 2020 – 42,165 miles
  • 2019 – 41,777 miles
  • 2018 – 40,932 miles
  • 2017 – 40,326 miles
  • 2016 – 39,461 miles
  • 2014 – 37,750 miles
  • 2013 – 32,125 miles
  • 2012 – 29,237 miles
  • 2011 – 27,952 miles
  • 2010 – 24,424 miles
  • 2008 – 19,342 miles
  • 2007 – 13,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,535 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perish crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front to rear main brake pipes corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All brake flexy ferrules corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front prop shaft coupling cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,535 miles (+467)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    260305722180
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perish cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass44,068 miles (+570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    925499502342
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning illuminated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perish cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass43,498 miles (+641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    343383680839
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning illuminated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass42,857 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    219109034481
    • AdvisoryFront to rear main brake pipes corroded.

  5. Fail42,839 miles (+370)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    852723025417
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear main brake pipes corroded.

  6. Pass42,469 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    268024812351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,165 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    585580316214
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexy ferrules corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded.

  8. Pass41,777 miles (+845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    859887455397
    • Advisory*Brake pad wear warning light illuminated.*
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexy ferrules corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded.

  9. Pass40,932 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,932 miles
    Test number
    947046554202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft coupling cracking

  10. Fail40,931 miles (+605)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    218022327098
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft coupling cracking

  11. Pass40,326 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    215977228678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,461 miles (+1,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    544828778553
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass37,750 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    279586734328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,125 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    278046353217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,237 miles (+1,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    165356712271
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r upper hub joint
    • NoteSlight play o/s/r upper hub joint

  16. Pass27,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,952 miles
    Test number
    485336611287
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  17. Fail27,949 miles (+3,525)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    349476211474
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  18. Pass24,424 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,424 miles
    Test number
    684721120232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,862 miles
    Test number
    701657610164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail23,862 miles (+4,520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,862 miles
    Test number
    351942110156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass19,342 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,342 miles
    Test number
    480455408420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,312 miles (+6,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,312 miles
    Test number
    574063548174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,279 miles
    Test number
    534760907267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 CSL

Does F3 CSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 CSL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 CSL?
The MOT on F3 CSL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 CSL done?
F3 CSL was recorded at 44,535 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,700 miles a year.
Has F3 CSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 CSL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on F3 CSL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F3 CSL find?
F3 CSL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel cap seal perish cracked; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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