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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 July 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,179 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 62/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 30,179 miles.
The mileage trajectory is consistent and normal, averaging 7,645 miles/year with no suspicious drops or spikes, showing a single period of very low usage (522 miles in 12 months) from July 2020 to July 2021.
Things to check
- Dangerous tyre defects in Dec 2018 and Mar 2015 indicate a history of poor maintenance.
- Recurring brake disc advisories in Dec 2018 and Jul 2021 suggest ongoing wear and tear.
- The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2019, implying it has not been on the road for a significant period.
- The MOT expired in July 2024, meaning it is currently not valid and requires immediate retesting.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,645 miles/year, suggesting light use.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good inherent safety features.
- The BMW 120 Sport model is known for its strong engine and transmission reliability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 30,179 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 30,353 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 38,996 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 44,712 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2017 | FAIL | 52,423 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 52,516 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 60,790 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2019 | FAIL | 69,521 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 69,521 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 75,724 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 75,724 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 76,246 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 82,105 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 88,459 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 WNH, 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.