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85 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,196 mi
Last recorded25,196 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 25,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 24,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 23,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,188 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 22,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,217 miles

o/s/f steering arm slight plays

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,144 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,996 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,435 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,625 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,225 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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85 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 85 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 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 85 CSL registered?

85 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is 85 CSL safe to buy?

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