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V13 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,198 mi
Last recorded26,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 26,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,720 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 20,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,945 miles

some small chips in windscren

Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,926 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,926 miles

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

offside exhaust mount for rear silencer has part broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 9,905 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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V13 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V13 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 V13 CSL registered?

V13 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is V13 CSL safe to buy?

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