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BD12 ZBU

2012 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,527 mi
Last recorded87,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZBU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,527 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 87,527 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,516 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 75,516 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,726 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close at 2mm (195/65x15 91H) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 67,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close at 2mm (195/65x15 91H) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,393 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 45,468 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 40,998 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 31,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,785 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 23,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,758 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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BD12 ZBU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 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 Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 ZBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD12 ZBU registered?

BD12 ZBU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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