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JL04 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,500 mi
Last recorded92,500 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 87,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 85,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,821 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,275 miles

Slight play in offside rear top ball joint.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside rear top ball joint.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,773 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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JL04 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JL04 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 JL04 CSL registered?

JL04 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is JL04 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL04 CSL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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