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T321 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,876 mi
Last recorded34,876 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 34,876 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 34,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 33,959 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,916 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,636 miles

front tyres 3 mm

Pass 20 May 2013 32,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,951 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,590 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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T321 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T321 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 T321 CSL registered?

T321 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is T321 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T321 CSL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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