AJ61 FHN

2012 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 June 2023
Last recorded mileage
42,644 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Bmw has 12 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 42,644 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the SORN status and high mileage warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,280 miles/year, with a significant spike from 109,999 miles in June 2018 to 135,000 miles in June 2020, indicating a change in driving patterns or usage.

Things to check

  • High mileage (42,644 mi) for a 2012 car suggests heavy use and accelerated wear.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (Jun 2018, Jun 2021) escalated to major failures (Jun 2021, Jun 2022).
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jun 2018, Jun 2021) escalated to dangerous failures (Jun 2020, Jun 2021).
  • MOT expired 2023-06-14; current status is 'Not valid' with no recent pass.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No persistent major failures in critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.
  • No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects currently recorded on the MOT.

Mileage history

Nov 2014: 42,644 mi PASSDec 2015: 66,833 mi PASSNov 2016: 86,797 mi PASSJun 2017: 94,694 mi PASSJun 2018: 109,999 mi PASSJun 2019: 126,031 mi PASSJun 2020: 135,000 mi FAILJun 2020: 135,004 mi PASSJun 2021: 147,275 mi FAILJun 2021: 147,275 mi PASSJun 2022: 159,580 mi FAILJun 2022: 159,584 mi PASS160k101k43kNov 2014Jun 2022

MOT test history — 9/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2014 PASS 42,644 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 66,833 mi
ADVISORY under trays
Nov 2016 PASS 86,797 mi
ADVISORY engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay
ADVISORY undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle
ADVISORY emissions clean. No print out
Jun 2017 PASS 94,694 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 109,999 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge very close to inner cords
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 225/55/17
Jun 2019 PASS 126,031 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 FAIL 135,000 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2020 PASS 135,004 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 147,275 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play at inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY near side front brake heat shield loose and rubbing on road wheel
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wareing [centre tread] 3/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2021 PASS 147,275 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play at inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY near side front brake heat shield loose and rubbing on road wheel
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wareing [centre tread] 3/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2022 FAIL 159,580 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 159,584 mi None recorded

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