CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK12 NXO

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,360 mi
Last recorded97,360 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above 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

RegistrationYK12 NXO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
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 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,360 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,220 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,996 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both white (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,104 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

YK12 NXO is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK12 NXO, 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 YK12 NXO?

You can check the full history of YK12 NXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK12 NXO registered?

YK12 NXO is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YK12 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 NXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 NXO 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 YK12 NXO. 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.