CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD12 HXV

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 HXV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,541 miles

Front WASHER JETS ARE WEAK AND ONLY JUST SUPPLY ENOUGH FLUID

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,434 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 61,978 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 53,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 47,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,686 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD12 HXV is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD12 HXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD12 HXV?

You can check the full history of LD12 HXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD12 HXV registered?

LD12 HXV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LD12 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 HXV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD12 HXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD12 HXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.