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BF12 OVC

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,473 mi
Last recorded74,473 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OVC
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 74,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 65,453 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 65,442 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,859 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,842 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 49,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,276 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,652 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 35,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BF12 OVC is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF12 OVC, 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 BF12 OVC registered?

BF12 OVC is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BF12 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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