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351 CJD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,244 mi
Last recorded62,244 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration351 CJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 62,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 54,299 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 54,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,627 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 47,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,997 miles

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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351 CJD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 351 CJD, 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 351 CJD registered?

351 CJD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is 351 CJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 351 CJD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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