2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CL51 SSS
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 114,226 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CL51 SSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 114,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CL51 SSS 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 (CL51 SSS) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CL51 SSS Mileage History
- 14/12/202291,518 mi
- 05/12/202397,880 mi+6,362 mi
- 12/12/2024105,321 mi+7,441 mi
- 13/12/2024105,322 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/2025114,226 mi+8,904 mi
Average of roughly 7,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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