2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · 351 CJD
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 62,244 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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351 CJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 62,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
351 CJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (351 CJD) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
351 CJD Mileage History
- 14/11/202254,296 mi
- 23/11/202254,299 mi+3 mi
- 10/11/202357,175 mi+2,876 mi
- 12/11/202459,322 mi+2,147 mi
- 26/11/202562,244 mi+2,922 mi
Average of roughly 2,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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