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DR04 CSL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,278 mi
Last recorded95,278 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,374 miles

Pinion oil seal leaking.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,629 miles

Track Car - No Rear Seats

Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track Car - No Rear Seats

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 91,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,339 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 85,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,107 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 76,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 72,282 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 64,487 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,150 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,587 miles

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

Offside 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 15 Feb 2007 31,457 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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DR04 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 DR04 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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DR04 CSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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