AO12 XCV

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
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
652 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 March 2022
Last recorded mileage
6,912 mi

AI verdict AVOID 64/100

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 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 6,912 miles. The extremely low mileage of 15,546 miles over 14 years, combined with a 2020 SORN, raises significant concerns about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 15,546 miles over 14 years, averaging only 1,684 miles per year, which is a significant anomaly and raises odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • MOT FAILED on 2016-07-05 with dangerous steering and brake defects, though retested same day.
  • MOT HISTORY GAPS: Vehicle was on SORN from 2020 onwards, indicating no road use or unknown status.
  • CRITICAL MILEAGE ANOMALY: Only 15,546 miles recorded over 14 years, a clear red flag for potential odometer fraud.
  • EXHAUST ADVISORY (Mar 2021): Indicates a current, unresolved issue with the exhaust system.

Working in its favour

  • No MOT failures recorded since the 2016-07-06 retest, showing immediate rectification of initial defects.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a high level of safety for its time.
  • Consistent annual mileage trajectory (if genuine) suggests a single-owner or very predictable usage history.
  • No recurring major failures in the last 3 years, indicating recent stability.

Mileage history

May 2015: 6,912 mi PASSJul 2016: 7,160 mi FAILJul 2016: 7,160 mi PASSJul 2017: 10,300 mi PASSJul 2018: 13,407 mi PASSMay 2019: 15,118 mi PASSMar 2021: 15,546 mi PASS16k11k7kMay 2015Mar 2021

MOT test history — 6/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 6,912 mi
ADVISORY Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
ADVISORY Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Jul 2016 FAIL 7,160 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Drag link (2.4.A2a(i))
FAIL Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
FAIL Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid Cap (3.2.B1e)
ADVISORY Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake
ADVISORY Front Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
ADVISORY Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Jul 2016 PASS 7,160 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Drag link (2.4.A2a(i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
ADVISORY Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Jul 2017 PASS 10,300 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 13,407 mi
ADVISORY Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension slightly loose Linkage bearings / bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))
May 2019 PASS 15,118 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 15,546 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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