BF12 VNY
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
- 8 September 2026 (86 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 81,982 mi
AI verdict AVOID 34/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 81,982 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with critical safety components demand thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,361 miles/year, with a notable spike in annual usage from 2022 onwards, but no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Aug 2025: DANGEROUS tyre defect (offside rear) and worn brake discs (front and rear) indicate significant wear.
- Aug 2025: Recurring suspension arm advisories (2017, 2025) and bodywork advisories (2017, 2025) suggest chronic neglect.
- Aug 2025: MINOR windscreen damage noted (2016, 2017) and lights (2017, 2025) show a history of maintenance issues.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-08, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 81,982 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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| Mar 2016 | PASS | 97,586 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components
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| May 2017 | PASS | 112,799 mi |
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Rear Disc's lipped
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| May 2018 | PASS | 115,262 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 119,275 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY engine and under body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 122,935 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY engine &under body protective covers fitted obstructing some areas
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 124,369 mi |
ADVISORY Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 126,469 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 130,770 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 141,626 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 141,626 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 155,637 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edge, no inner canvas or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edge, no inner canvas or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) MINOR Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort lower than expected (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 155,637 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edge, no inner canvas or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edge, no inner canvas or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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