2012 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · BK12 LLJ

This 2012 Peugeot 3008 presents a worsening maintenance trend, evidenced by a severe cluster of failures immediately prior to its most recent pass. The vehicle failed its test on 22 August 2025 at 113,669 miles with multiple critical warning lamp faults across the ABS, stability control, and supplementary restraint systems, alongside a defective electronic parking brake and a rough offside front wheel bearing. It subsequently passed on 20 September 2025 at 113,691 miles, but the advisory record confirms the underlying issues were merely patched over. The rear brake discs remain worn, pitted, and scored, and the engine oil leak persists. Passing the retest with these advisories indicates the electronic failures were rectified, but the mechanical wear and fluid leaks were left unaddressed. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,100 miles annually. The record shows consistent annual increments between the 2023 and 2025 tests, with no evidence of prolonged off-road periods or suspicious mileage anomalies. The 22-mile gap between the August failure and September pass confirms the car was driven straight through the system with minimal delay, suggesting a rushed repair strategy rather than a thorough overhaul. A prospective buyer must prioritize a deep diagnostic scan of the electronic stability control, anti-lock braking, and supplementary restraint systems. The electronic parking brake requires rigorous functional testing, as these units frequently seize or suffer intermittent module faults on this platform. Mechanically, the rough offside front wheel bearing flagged in August needs immediate replacement if not already completed. The persistent oil leak, present since at least December 2023 at 108,931 miles, demands investigation to determine if the source is a degraded crankshaft seal, sump gasket, or turbo feed pipe. The scored rear brake discs require replacement to restore effective braking friction. Previous owners neglected fundamental upkeep, evidenced by the structurally failed nearside rear tyre in December 2023 and the nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit in August 2025. A comprehensive inspection of the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and coil springs is strongly advised to uncover further deferred wear.