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AM57 TOM

2009 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,465 mi
Last recorded136,465 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 TOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 133,193 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 130,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 116,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,371 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 97,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,581 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,629 miles

both rear tyres low on tread (2-2.5mm)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,133 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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AM57 TOM is a 2009 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM57 TOM, 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 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM57 TOM registered?

AM57 TOM is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AM57 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 TOM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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