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2012 Aston Martin DBS 5.9L Petrol · B3 BDF

B3 BDF

2012 Aston Martin DBS (5.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 29,038 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
ASTON MARTIN DBS
Year / Origin
2012 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
29,038 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 5.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
5935cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle's MOT history shows a stable trend of passing inspections, with the most recent test on 8 October 2025 resulting in a pass with no defects recorded. A failure occurred on 3 October 2024, though the record does not specify the nature of the defect, and the vehicle passed a subsequent test on the same day. The records from 2022 and 2023 also show clean passes without advisories or failures. The recorded mileage of 29,038 miles is low for a 2012 model, averaging approximately 2,074 miles per year. This low annual mileage suggests infrequent use. While the MOT records show consistent annual testing, the lack of mileage data for individual test dates prevents a precise analysis of distance traveled between specific inspections. Because the MOT history lacks specific details regarding the 2024 failure or any advisories for components like brake pads, discs, or suspension bushes, a physical inspection is necessary. Low-mileage vehicles often experience degradation in rubber components, such as tyre sidewalls, suspension bushings, and engine seals, due to age rather than wear. A buyer should specifically examine the condition of the braking system for binding calipers and check the structural integrity of the underbody for any signs of corrosion that may not have been flagged in these recent tests.

B3 BDF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
  • 29,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

B3 BDF Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202226,842 mi
  2. 05/10/202327,953 mi+1,111 mi
  3. 03/10/202428,176 mi+223 mi
  4. 03/10/202428,176 mi
  5. 08/10/202529,038 mi+862 mi

Average of roughly 721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B3 BDF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 05:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Aston Martin Dbs (B3 BDF) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”.

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