CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ62 DFV

2012 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 DFV
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,661 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,075 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,468 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyre read low

Fail 16 Nov 2017 42,468 miles

Central Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users belly tray (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyre read low

Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,948 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
Full Peugeot 308 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ62 DFV is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ62 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ62 DFV?

You can check the full history of BJ62 DFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ62 DFV registered?

BJ62 DFV is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is BJ62 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 DFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ62 DFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ62 DFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.