2012 BMW 316 2.0L Diesel · SE12 NKT
2012 BMW 316 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2012. Recorded mileage 155,545 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,545 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
SE12 NKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 155,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SE12 NKT Mileage History
- 01/02/2022135,667 mi
- 02/02/2022135,669 mi+2 mi
- 08/02/2023114,232 mi-21,437 mi
- 08/02/2023114,232 mi
- 17/09/2024155,545 mi+41,313 mi
Average of roughly 7,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SE12 NKT 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 (SE12 NKT) between February 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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