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J44 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,914 mi
Last recorded67,914 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 67,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,386 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,204 miles

slight mist of grease on offside rear hub

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,041 miles

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)

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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J44 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 J44 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J44 CSL registered?

J44 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is J44 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 CSL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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