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46 CSL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,286 mi
Last recorded35,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 CSL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 35,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 35,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 34,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 34,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,586 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,043 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 23,682 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,890 miles

both front tyre tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,890 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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46 CSL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 46 CSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 46 CSL registered?

46 CSL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is 46 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 46 CSL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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