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S333 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,729 mi
Last recorded105,729 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 100,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 97,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,685 miles

nail in n/side front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,940 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,260 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 90,266 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,323 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 11 Oct 2010 69,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,551 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,403 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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S333 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 85.7%.

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 S333 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 S333 CSL registered?

S333 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is S333 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S333 CSL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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