2012 BMW 316 2.0L Diesel · GC05 MCC
2012 BMW 316 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 109,258 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC05 MCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 109,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC05 MCC 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 316 (GC05 MCC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high Cant adjust any lower. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative Neither head lamp levels. (4.1.5 (a))”.
GC05 MCC Mileage History
- 04/11/202382,575 mi
- 25/10/202493,983 mi+11,408 mi
- 07/11/2025109,207 mi+15,224 mi
- 26/11/2025109,258 mi+51 mi
- 27/11/2025109,258 mi
Average of roughly 12,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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