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BJ12 BYO

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BYO
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 107,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 107,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,007 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,764 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,467 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,098 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,098 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,866 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 90,866 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,940 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,230 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 82,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,375 miles

slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ12 BYO 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 66.7%.

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 BJ12 BYO, 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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BJ12 BYO is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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