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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 February 2027 (256 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,003 mi
AI verdict AVOID 47/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 14,003 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated suspension failures and numerous advisories point to ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 7,659 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2025): Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre defect recorded on 2025-02-25, indicating critical safety neglect.
- Recurring suspension failures on 2021-02-25 (nearside rear) and 2026-02-25 (offside front lower), suggesting structural wear.
- Persistent advisories for brake components (pads, discs, hose) across multiple tests, indicating a long-term maintenance burden.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-25, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,659 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 14,003 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | FAIL | 14,003 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 21,163 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
|
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 30,409 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear wiper blade split ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 30,409 mi |
ADVISORY Rear wiper blade split ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
|
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 38,783 mi |
ADVISORY underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing ADVISORY Offside Front wiper slightly smearing
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 38,783 mi |
ADVISORY underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing ADVISORY Offside Front wiper slightly smearing
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 50,613 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 57,591 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly across the tread depth
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 64,470 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 64,470 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 73,064 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 81,538 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 89,888 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 99,455 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 99,455 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 108,019 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 108,176 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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