CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL12 BNV

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,576 mi
Last recorded26,576 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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

RegistrationBL12 BNV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 26,576 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 26,576 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 22,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 17,855 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 17,855 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 17,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 12,894 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 10,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,114 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 10,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/55/16vr (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre stepping and cracking 215/55/16vr

Pass 2 Feb 2017 9,943 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 9,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 7,866 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
Full Ford C-max 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

BL12 BNV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 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 Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL12 BNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL12 BNV?

You can check the full history of BL12 BNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL12 BNV registered?

BL12 BNV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is BL12 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 BNV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL12 BNV 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 BL12 BNV. 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.