2012 BMW 316 2.0L Diesel · PK12 VTM
2012 BMW 316 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 102,749 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PK12 VTM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 102,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK12 VTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 316 (PK12 VTM) between June 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
PK12 VTM Mileage History
- 01/06/201529,473 mi
- 10/06/201638,688 mi+9,215 mi
- 01/06/201745,984 mi+7,296 mi
- 04/01/201849,365 mi+3,381 mi
- 22/12/201854,253 mi+4,888 mi
- 03/01/202059,704 mi+5,451 mi
- 30/12/202064,054 mi+4,350 mi
- 29/12/202170,642 mi+6,588 mi
- 29/12/202170,642 mi
- 22/07/202274,955 mi+4,313 mi
- 18/07/202382,935 mi+7,980 mi
- 12/07/202491,070 mi+8,135 mi
- 15/07/202491,071 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/202597,176 mi+6,105 mi
- 28/07/2026102,744 mi+5,568 mi
- 29/07/2026102,749 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,566 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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