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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 March 2027 (286 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,751 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 25,751 miles. The repeated tyre issues, including a dangerous cut, indicate a history of neglect or poor maintenance.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 6,854 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories (Mar 2021) escalated to dangerous cuts (Mar 2022) and failures (Mar 2022).
- Brake disc wear advisories (Mar 2025) suggest ongoing wear and tear on critical safety components.
- Three MOT failures (Mar 2022, Mar 2024, Mar 2025) for tyres and windscreen, indicating reactive maintenance.
- The 2012 BMW is a 19–34 insurance group, making it expensive to insure.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-27, offering peace of mind for several years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,854 mi/yr) for its age, suggesting light use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 25,751 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 33,026 mi |
ADVISORY emissions to clean to test
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 40,265 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 47,473 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 53,855 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 60,983 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 65,238 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 71,426 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 71,426 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 77,859 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 86,000 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 86,004 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 91,543 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 91,556 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 97,505 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AO12 AWW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.