2012 BMW 316 2.0L Diesel · VK62 FCE
2012 BMW 316 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 153,113 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,113 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.
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VK62 FCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 153,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK62 FCE 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 (VK62 FCE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside dipped beam bulb missing from headlamp (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb missing from headlamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VK62 FCE Mileage History
- 19/08/2023119,439 mi
- 24/08/2023119,526 mi+87 mi
- 25/07/2024129,438 mi+9,912 mi
- 01/08/2025141,902 mi+12,464 mi
- 07/08/2026153,113 mi+11,211 mi
Average of roughly 11,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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