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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

85 CSLMOT history

85 CSL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 25,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

85 CSL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
25,196 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 CSL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 CSL was last recorded at 25,196 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,099 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,097 miles
Average per year
866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,196 miles
  • 2025 – 24,099 miles
  • 2024 – 23,580 miles
  • 2022 – 22,702 miles
  • 2021 – 22,444 miles
  • 2020 – 22,188 miles
  • 2019 – 22,142 miles
  • 2018 – 20,975 miles
  • 2017 – 20,250 miles
  • 2016 – 20,238 miles
  • 2015 – 20,217 miles
  • 2014 – 20,190 miles
  • 2013 – 20,144 miles
  • 2012 – 20,083 miles
  • 2010 – 16,996 miles
  • 2009 – 14,435 miles
  • 2008 – 12,625 miles
  • 2007 – 10,549 miles
  • 2006 – 8,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,196 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,196 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    860619340869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,099 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    24,099 miles
    Test number
    168532434059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass23,580 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    23,580 miles
    Test number
    206318687685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass22,702 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    791714548099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,444 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,444 miles
    Test number
    583297143051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,188 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    22,188 miles
    Test number
    722413831807
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass22,142 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,142 miles
    Test number
    265867138967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,975 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,975 miles
    Test number
    620706900699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,250 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    624960130139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,238 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,238 miles
    Test number
    278751931539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,217 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,217 miles
    Test number
    523282873176
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm slight plays
  12. Pass20,190 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,190 miles
    Test number
    285729034204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,144 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    968061113234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass20,083 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,083 miles
    Test number
    377450792217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,033 miles (+2,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,033 miles
    Test number
    508333382003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass16,996 miles (+2,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,996 miles
    Test number
    292813140347
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
  17. Pass14,435 miles (+1,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,435 miles
    Test number
    461676599285
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges
  18. Pass12,625 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,625 miles
    Test number
    512562818361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,549 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,549 miles
    Test number
    982262997262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,225 miles
    Test number
    322730396263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 CSL

What vehicle is registration 85 CSL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 CSL on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 85 CSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 CSL is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 CSL?
The MOT on 85 CSL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 CSL done?
85 CSL was recorded at 25,196 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 866 miles a year.
Has 85 CSL ever failed its MOT?
No. 85 CSL has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 85 CSL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 85 CSL find?
85 CSL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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