2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · CL53 EML
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 29/01/2004. Recorded mileage 73,506 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
CL53 EML Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 73,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
CL53 EML Mileage History
- 16/12/202172,178 mi
- 22/10/202472,418 mi+240 mi
- 20/10/202573,506 mi+1,088 mi
Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CL53 EML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (CL53 EML) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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