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MY04 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,745 mi
Last recorded67,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,892 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,315 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,309 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,401 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 4 Feb 2010 45,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,816 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,418 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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MY04 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MY04 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 MY04 CSL registered?

MY04 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is MY04 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY04 CSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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