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AJ57 TOM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,317 mi
Last recorded65,317 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 65,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,405 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 21,080 miles

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 14,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 14,744 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Camera obstructing view of road, removed and left on seat (8.3.1b)

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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AJ57 TOM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ57 TOM, 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 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ57 TOM registered?

AJ57 TOM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is AJ57 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 TOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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