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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

K33 CSLMOT history

K33 CSL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

K33 CSL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2024
Mileage
42,395 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 CSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 CSL was last recorded at 42,395 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,023 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
1,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,395 miles
  • 2022 – 42,023 miles
  • 2021 – 41,574 miles
  • 2019 – 41,103 miles
  • 2017 – 41,065 miles
  • 2016 – 40,560 miles
  • 2015 – 37,731 miles
  • 2014 – 35,945 miles
  • 2013 – 34,504 miles
  • 2012 – 33,395 miles
  • 2011 – 31,268 miles
  • 2010 – 29,232 miles
  • 2009 – 21,954 miles
  • 2008 – 19,304 miles
  • 2006 – 11,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,395 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside sill corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper rose joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,395 miles (+372)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    424905131308
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,023 miles (+449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    182525779691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded slightly

  3. Pass41,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    577146323688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded slightly

  4. Fail41,574 miles (+471)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    183476939392
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded slightly

  5. Pass41,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,103 miles
    Test number
    800546096831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    981130283656
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail41,065 miles (+505)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    121353219391
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass40,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    476562497624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper rose joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail40,560 miles (+2,829)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    734299666293
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper rose joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  10. Pass37,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    103783616768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (outer rose joint/void bush) (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail37,731 miles (+1,786)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    174432192988
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm cracked track control arm (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (outer rose joint/void bush) (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass35,945 miles (+1,441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    475916714442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIATED

  13. Pass34,504 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    807493733390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,395 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,395 miles
    Test number
    686711042384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass31,268 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    918723541343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,232 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    393481640383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,954 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,954 miles
    Test number
    102026249307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,304 miles (+7,484)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,304 miles
    Test number
    593751688237
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass11,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,820 miles
    Test number
    723516806392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,820 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,820 miles
    Test number
    931905506390
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about K33 CSL

Does K33 CSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 CSL expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 CSL?
The MOT on K33 CSL expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 CSL done?
K33 CSL was recorded at 42,395 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 1,833 miles a year.
Has K33 CSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 CSL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on K33 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 K33 CSL find?
K33 CSL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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