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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 April 2027 (301 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 63,418 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 35/100
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 69% pass rate and 63,418 miles. The high mileage and recurring faults warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,359 miles/year, with a significant spike in 2019 (141,423 miles) and a recent low (4,521 miles in 2025-2026).
Things to check
- Recurring brake failures (2018, 2023, 2025) and advisories (2018, 2023) indicate a systemic issue.
- Recurring steering advisories (2017, 2018) suggest ongoing wear on critical safety components.
- High mileage (205,197 miles) for a 2012 vehicle will accelerate wear on all mechanical systems.
- Three major failures in 2018 (wipers, position lamps, side repeater) and three major failures in 2023 (wipers, position lamps, side repeater) show a pattern of electrical and lighting issues.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2027, indicating it recently passed a safety inspection.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies, despite high annual usage.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety features.
- Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures demonstrate a responsive owner.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 63,418 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 96,053 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 122,676 mi |
ADVISORY undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
|
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 133,936 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 133,938 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 141,423 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 159,591 mi |
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 159,919 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 184,709 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 184,721 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 200,675 mi |
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 200,676 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 205,197 mi |
ADVISORY under trays fitted
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ12 OPA, 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.