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AE12 BVM

2012 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin DB925,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 BVM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 45,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,417 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,230 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

TPM warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,707 miles

Offside Rear park brake cable corroded

although meeting requirements offside rear park brake reading is lower than expected

park brake efficiency only just met (18%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre shows cracking

Offside Rear park brake cable shows corrosion

Offside Rear tyre shows slight cracking

although meeting requirements offside rear park brake reading was lower than expected

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,903 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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AE12 BVM is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 25,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE12 BVM registered?

AE12 BVM is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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