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BJ12 GZG

2012 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,599 mi
Last recorded106,599 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GZG
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 29 May 2026 106,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt re band (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 29 May 2025 96,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,070 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,352 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,190 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 71,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,585 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

both rear tyres wearing on outer tread areas.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 38,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,019 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 GZG is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZG, 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 GZG is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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