2012 BMW 316 2.0L Diesel · LO12 JWK
2012 BMW 316 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 120,389 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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LO12 JWK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 120,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 JWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 316 (LO12 JWK) between May 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LO12 JWK Mileage History
- 15/05/201574,985 mi
- 22/04/201695,221 mi+20,236 mi
- 25/01/2018101,631 mi+6,410 mi
- 30/04/2019102,596 mi+965 mi
- 16/05/2019102,596 mi
- 02/07/2019102,780 mi+184 mi
- 02/07/2019102,780 mi
- 22/12/2020108,675 mi+5,895 mi
- 23/12/2021112,800 mi+4,125 mi
- 07/01/2023115,721 mi+2,921 mi
- 20/01/2024117,096 mi+1,375 mi
- 20/01/2025118,748 mi+1,652 mi
- 19/01/2026120,389 mi+1,641 mi
Average of roughly 4,250 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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