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K13 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,014 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 63,014 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 56,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,165 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,101 miles

Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 54,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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K13 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 84.2%.

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 K13 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 K13 CSL registered?

K13 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is K13 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 CSL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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