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B3 BDF

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,038 mi
Last recorded29,038 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BDF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 28,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 28,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 26,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 25,871 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 23,892 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,659 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

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

O/S/F front tyre worn close and bold on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,882 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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B3 BDF is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 BDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B3 BDF registered?

B3 BDF is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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